Definition
coronate
verb
- to crown; to place a crown on the head of a monarch or other dignitary
Usage: formal or ceremonial; often used in historical or religious contexts
Examples
- The archbishop will coronate the new king in the cathedral.
- Historically, popes would coronate emperors in Rome.
- The ceremony to coronate the queen lasted several hours.
- They decided to coronate him as the ceremonial leader of the organization.
- In medieval times, bishops would coronate nobles during grand celebrations.