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/
Korean meaning: 신성하게 보호하다, 소중히 간직하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**슈**라인
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
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 고대 프랑스어에서 유래되어 '성소 안에 두다'라는 의미로 시작되었습니다. 성스러운 장소에 보물이나 성물을 모시는 종교적 관습에서 발전하여, 현재는 소중한 가치나 권리를 보호한다는 비유적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“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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