coronate

verb

cor·​o·​nate ˈkȯr-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce coronate (audio)
ˈkär-
coronated; coronating

Examples of coronate in a Sentence

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Swan, duck, coronate and other shapes are available for those looking for something with a little more flair. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025 On Saturday, many Americans rose very early in the morning to see King Charles coronated in London. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 May 2023 Camilla, Queen Consort, will also be coronated alongside her husband. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2023 Charles and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, will be coronated side-by-side at Westminster Abbey. Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 5 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for coronate

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin corōnātus, past participle of corōnare "to deck with flowers, wreathe, crown entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coronate was circa 1623

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“Coronate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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