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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He was later coronated on May 6, 2023, at which time his wife became Queen Camilla. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 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 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 21 Nov. 2025.

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