The young sovereign was crowned in a grand ceremony.
The young sovereign was crowned in a grand ceremony.
English
crown
kɹaʊn, kraʊn, kɹoʊn
Meaning: to formally declare someone a king, queen, or other monarch during a ceremony
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | crown |
| 3rd person singular present | crowns |
| Present participle | crowning |
| Past | crowned |
| Will future | will crown |
| Going-to future | going to crown |
| Imperative negative | don't crown / do not crown |
Example sentences
She was crowned queen at the age of eighteen.
She was crowned queen at the age of eighteen.
Each year a May queen was crowned on the village green.
Each year a May queen was crowned on the village green.
Usage Notes
Also used metaphorically to mean completing or rewarding an achievement.
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