Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun throne
3 senses of throne
Sense 1
throne -- (the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.; "the king sat on his throne")
=> chair of state -- (a ceremonial chair for an exalted or powerful person)
Sense 2
toilet, can, commode, crapper, pot, potty, stool, throne -- (a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination)
=> plumbing fixture -- (a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building)
Sense 3
throne -- (the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions)
=> position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation -- (a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury")
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb throne
2 senses of throne
Sense 1
throne -- (sit on the throne as a ruler)
=> govern, rule -- (exercise authority over; as of nations; "Who is governing the country now?")
Sense 2
enthrone, throne -- (put a monarch on the throne; "The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago")
=> invest, vest, enthrone -- (provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights")