enshrine — to protect or preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be respected and maintained
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to protect or preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be respected and maintained
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈʃraɪn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's recipe is enshrined in our family cookbook like it's the Declaration of Independence.
- The new law enshrines workers' rights to disconnect from work emails after 6 PM.
- He enshrined his lucky socks in a special drawer after winning the lottery three times while wearing them.
enshrine
VERB[/ɪnˈʃraɪn/]
to protect or preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be respected and maintained
to protect or preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be respected and maintained
They enshrine the divine wisdom in the sacred shrine
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“My grandmother's recipe is enshrined in our family cookbook like it's the Declaration of Independence.”
“The new law enshrines workers' rights to disconnect from work emails after 6 PM.”
“He enshrined his lucky socks in a special drawer after winning the lottery three times while wearing them.”
“The peace treaty enshrined the principles of mutual respect and cooperation between the two nations.”
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