verb
- to preserve or protect something as sacred or precious; to place in a shrine
- to establish or set down formally in law, a constitution, or official document
Usage: transitive verb; often used figuratively to mean 'to preserve in memory or tradition'
Usage: transitive verb; commonly used in legal and political contexts
Examples
- The museum enshrines the artifacts of ancient civilizations.
- The Constitution enshrines the right to free speech.
- Her memory is enshrined in the hearts of her family.
- The law enshrines protections for workers.
- The monument enshrines the sacrifice of fallen soldiers.
- These principles are enshrined in our national values.
- The treaty enshrines commitments to environmental protection.