| 词汇 | coronate |
| 释义 | coronate verb[ T ] uk /ˈkɒr.ə.neɪt/ us /ˈkɔːr.ə.neɪt/ to put a crown on someone's head in an official ceremony that makes that person king, queen, etc. Some people think this use is not correct and prefer to use the verb "crown": King Charles was coronated, greeted with great excitement from some but apathy from others. It was announced that they would be coronated at Westminster Abbey. "Coronate" is a back-formation from "coronation"; the verb "to crown" is considered by many to be more correct. to choose someone for an important political position, usually without an election taking place: The Republican nominee seems to have already been coronated. He won partly by railing against power brokers who he claimed were trying to coronate his opponents. Synonym crown Related word coronation He picked up the sword that was used when Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was coronated in 1804. The magazine describes him as the man who helped "coronate" George Bush as the leader of the Republican Party. Royalty, aristocracy & titles accede to something accession anointed anti-monarchical anti-monarchist dukedom earl earldom emir emperor mister monarch monarchist morganatic Mr royally Rt. Hon. Shah sheikh sire You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Voters & candidates in elections |
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