noun
- a ceremonial chair for a sovereign or high-ranking official
- the power and dignity of a sovereign; royal authority
verb
- to place on a throne; to install as ruler
Usage: formal
Examples
- The golden throne was decorated with precious jewels.
- The king sat upon his throne during the ceremony.
- She inherited the throne when her father died.
- The revolution threatened to topple the throne.
- He fought to claim the throne of his ancestors.
- The people decided to throne the popular prince.
- The ancient ritual was used to throne new monarchs.