coronate

verb

cor·​o·​nate ˈkȯr-ə-ˌnāt 

ˈkär-

coronated; coronating

transitive verb

: crown sense 1a

Examples of coronate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Clinton was able to secure an underdog victory, sometimes the opposite happens, with those coronated early on running out of steam once campaign season heats up. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026

Louis’s last royal engagement was in May 2023, when his grandfather King Charles was coronated. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

Ryan Coogler coronated Jonsson during Marvel’s super-sized Comic-Can panel Saturday. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026

Meanwhile, Spain sees it as a coronating moment for a group aiming for the nation’s second title (2010). — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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