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THRONE

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("throne" is a kind of...):

berth; billet; office; place; position; post; situation; spot (a job in an organization)

Derivation:

throne (put a monarch on the throne)

throne (sit on the throne as a ruler)

Sense 2

Meaning:

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

Example:

the king sat on his throne

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("throne" is a kind of...):

chair of state (a ceremonial chair for an exalted or powerful person)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "throne"):

bishop's throne; cathedra (a throne that is the official chair of a bishop)

mercy seat (the throne of God)

musnud (a seat with a cushion that is used as a throne by Indian princes)

peacock-throne (the golden throne of former kings of Delhi; stolen by the Persians in 1739 and subsequently lost; symbol of the former Shah of Iran)

Derivation:

throne (put a monarch on the throne)

throne (sit on the throne as a ruler)

Sense 3

Meaning:

A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

Synonyms:

can; commode; crapper; pot; potty; stool; throne; toilet

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("throne" is a kind of...):

plumbing fixture (a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building)

Meronyms (parts of "throne"):

toilet bowl (the bowl of a toilet that can be flushed with water)

toilet seat (the hinged seat on a toilet)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "throne"):

flushless toilet (a toilet that relies on bacteria to break down waste matter (instead of using water))

flush toilet; lavatory (a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it)

potty chair; potty seat (toilet consisting of a small seat used by young children)

Holonyms ("throne" is a part of...):

bathroom (a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet)

bathroom; can; john; lav; lavatory; privy; toilet (a room or building equipped with one or more toilets)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Put a monarch on the throne

Example:

The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago

Synonyms:

enthrone; throne

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "throne" is one way to...):

enthrone; invest; vest (provide with power and authority)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

throne (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)

throne (the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Sit on the throne as a ruler

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "throne" is one way to...):

govern; rule (exercise authority over; as of nations)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Derivation:

throne (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)

throne (the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.)

Credits

 Context examples: 

Before the throne, was a large table filled with globes and spheres, and mathematical instruments of all kinds.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

By what instinct do you pretend to distinguish between a fallen seraph of the abyss and a messenger from the eternal throne—between a guide and a seducer?

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

After still looking hard at Mr. Mell from his throne, as he shook his head, and rubbed his hands, and remained in the same state of agitation, Mr. Creakle turned to Steerforth, and said: Now, sir, as he don't condescend to tell me, what is this?

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

Some persons might have considered these pleasing liberties as bribes, but Demi didn't see it in that light, and continued to patronize the 'the bear-man' with pensive affability, while Daisy bestowed her small affections upon him at the third call, and considered his shoulder her throne, his arm her refuge, his gifts treasures surpassing worth.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

So the Scarecrow followed him and was admitted into the great Throne Room, where he saw, sitting in the emerald throne, a most lovely Lady.

(The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum)

When the queen heard this she jumped for joy, and as soon as her little friend came she sat down upon her throne, and called all her court round to enjoy the fun; and the nurse stood by her side with the baby in her arms, as if it was quite ready to be given up.

(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)

Into the chamber they went in all peace and concord, where the Lady Tiphaine sat like queen on throne for each in turn to be presented to her.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

When I had crept within four yards of the throne, I raised myself gently upon my knees, and then striking my forehead seven times against the ground, I pronounced the following words, as they had been taught me the night before, Inckpling gloffthrobb squut serummblhiop mlashnalt zwin tnodbalkuffh slhiophad gurdlubh asht.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

Scarcely less prominent was an ample cushioned easy-chair near the head of the bed, also white, with a footstool before it; and looking, as I thought, like a pale throne.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

In America, as everyone knows, girls early sign the declaration of independence, and enjoy their freedom with republican zest, but the young matrons usually abdicate with the first heir to the throne and go into a seclusion almost as close as a French nunnery, though by no means as quiet.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)