crown

²crown

verb

Definition of CROWN

transitive verb

1

a : to place a crown or wreath on the head of; specifically : to invest with regal dignity and power b : to recognize officially as <they crowned her athlete of the year> c : to award a championship to <crown a new champion>

2

: to bestow something on as a mark of honor or recompense : adorn

3

: surmount, top; especially : to top (a checker) with a checker to make a king

4

: to bring to a successful conclusion : climax <the role that crowned her career>

5

: to provide with something like a crown: as a : to fill so that the surface forms a crown b : to put an artificial crown on (a tooth)

6

: to hit on the head

intransitive verb

of a forest fire : to burn rapidly through the tops of trees

Examples of CROWN

1. The magazine crowned her the new queen of rock-and-roll music.
2. She crowned her long and distinguished career by designing the city's beautiful new bridge.

Origin of CROWN

Middle English corounen, from Anglo-French coroner, from Latin coronare, from corona

First Known Use: 12th century

Related to CROWN

Synonyms: cap (off), climax, culminate

Related Words: complete, conclude, finish, round (off or out), terminate, wrap up

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