Enthroning

/ɪnˈθroʊnɪŋ/ verb, noun

Definition

Present participle of enthrone; the act of placing someone on a throne or installing them in a position of power (can be used as verb or noun).

Etymology

From enthrone plus -ing suffix. The -ing form works as both a verb form (progressive tense) and a noun (gerund).

Kelly Says

The -ing form gives us flexibility: 'The bishop is enthroning the new pope' (present action) or 'The enthroning of the new pope will take place tomorrow' (noun describing the event).

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