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throne

noun verb

The chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

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Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
HR
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. The chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

    “The king sat on his throne”

noun

  1. A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

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

verb

  1. Sit on the throne as a ruler

verb

  1. Put a monarch on the throne

    “The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago”

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The king sat on his throne
The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago

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