- throne⇄expr. ascend the throne, to become king or queen.
Ex. Elizabeth II ascended the British throne in 1952. - throne⇄expr. take the throne, to become king or reigning queen; succeed to the throne.
Ex. Upon the death of his father the young prince took the throne. - throne⇄expr. thrones, the third order of angels, in the highest of the three hierarchies.
Ex. Thrones, who God's Judgments hear, and then proclaim (Thomas Ken). - throne⇄noun 1. the chair on which a king, queen, pope, bishop, or other person of high rank sits during ceremonies.
Ex. Ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel (Matthew 19:28).
2. the position, power, or authority - throne⇄throne, noun, verb, throned,throning.
- throne⇄v.i. to be enthroned.
- throne⇄v.t. enthrone.