HyperDic: throne

English > 5 senses of the word throne:
NOUNartifactthronethe chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
artifactthrone, toilet, can, commode, crapper, pot, potty, stoola plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
actthronethe position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
VERBsocialthronesit on the throne as a ruler
socialthrone, enthroneput a monarch on the throne
throne > pronunciation
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English > throne: 5 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc..
Example"the king sat on his throne"
Narrowercathedra, bishop's throneA throne that is the official chair of a bishop
mercy seatThe throne of God
musnudA seat with a cushion that is used as a throne by Indian princes
peacock-throneThe golden throne of former kings of Delhi
Broaderchair of stateA ceremonial chair for an exalted or powerful person
Spanishtrono
Catalantron
Verbsthroneput a monarch on the throne
thronesit on the throne as a ruler
English > throne: 5 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA plumbing fixture for defecation and urination.
Synonymstoilet, can, commode, crapper, pot, potty, stool
Part ofbathroomA room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
toilet, lavatory, lav, can, john, privy, bathroomA room or building equipped with one or more toilets
Partstoilet bowlThe bowl of a toilet that can be flushed with water
toilet seatThe hinged seat on a toilet
Narrowerflush toilet, lavatoryA toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it
flushless toiletA toilet that relies on bacteria to break down waste matter (instead of using water)
potty seat, potty chairtoilet consisting of a small seat used by young children
Broaderplumbing fixtureA fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building
Spanishaseo, baño, cagadero, excusado, inodoro, lavabo, orinal, retrete, servicio, taza, vater, water-closet, wáter
Catalanexcusat, lavabo, pot, vàter
English > throne: 5 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions.
Broaderposition, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situationA job in an organization
Spanishtrono
Catalantron
Verbsthroneput a monarch on the throne
thronesit on the throne as a ruler
English > throne: 5 senses > verb 1, social
MeaningSit on the throne as a ruler.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broadergovern, ruleExercise authority over
Spanishentronar
Nounsthronethe position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
thronethe chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
English > throne: 5 senses > verb 2, social
Meaningput a monarch on the throne.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Example"The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago"
Synonymenthrone
Broaderinvest, vest, enthroneProvide with power and authority
OppositedethroneRemove a monarch from the throne
Spanishentronizar
Nounsthronethe position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
thronethe chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

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