throne

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throne

The king sits on his throne in the grand hall.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A ceremonial chair of state for a sovereign, bishop, or similar exalted person: A throne is a special, often ornate chair used by a monarch or high-ranking religious leader on formal occasions, symbolizing their authority.
    • The power and authority associated with a monarch or bishop: "Throne" can refer to the position and power of a sovereign or bishop, not just the physical object.
    • (Specialized) A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination: In a specific, informal context, "throne" is a humorous or euphemistic term for a toilet.

  2. Verb:

    • To place a monarch on the throne; to enthrone: This means to formally invest someone with sovereign power, to crown them.
    • To sit on a throne as a ruler: This describes the action of occupying the throne in a position of authority.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Ceremonial Chair):

    • The king sat on his golden throne.
    • The bishop's throne is located at the east end of the cathedral.

  • Noun (Power and Authority):

    • He ascended the throne after his father's death.
    • She has held the throne for three decades.

  • Noun (Plumbing Fixture - Informal):

    • He's been on the throne for twenty minutes with his newspaper.

  • Verb (To Enthrone):

    • The council voted to throne the new emperor.
    • She was throned in a magnificent ceremony.

  • Verb (To Sit as a Ruler):

    • The young queen throned with great dignity.
Advanced Usage

  • "The power behind the throne": A person who exerts great influence over a ruler or leader without holding the formal title.

    • The chief advisor was widely considered the real power behind the throne.

  • "To be on the throne": To be the reigning monarch.

    • Who was on the throne when this law was passed?
Variants and Related Words
  • Enthrone (verb): To install a monarch or bishop on a throne in a formal ceremony. (e.g., )
  • Dethrone (verb): To remove a monarch from power. (e.g., )
  • Throneroom (noun): The room in a palace where the throne is kept. (This is a compound word.)
Synonyms
  • Noun (for chair/authority): Seat (of power), sovereignty, crown.
  • Noun (for toilet - informal): Lavatory, toilet, commode.
  • Verb: Enthrone, crown, install.
Related Phrases

  • "To take the throne": To assume royal power, often by succession or force.

    • The prince is next in line to take the throne.

  • "To lose one's throne": To be deposed or to abdicate.

    • The king lost his throne following the coup.
Related Idioms

  • "The throne of grace": (A religious idiom) Refers to God's mercy and willingness to hear prayers.

    • We are encouraged to approach the throne of grace with confidence.

  • "To be heir to the throne": To be the legally recognized successor to a monarch.

    • The prince is the heir to the British throne.
throne

The king sits on his throne in the grand hall.

Noun
  1. the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
  2. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
  3. the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
    • the king sat on his throne
Verb
  1. put a monarch on the throne
    • The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago
  2. sit on the throne as a ruler

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