enthrone

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called ''enthronement'', equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation and/or other ceremonies of investiture.
  2. Verb.  (transitive, figuratively) To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organisation.

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