A shrine is usually a sacredconsidered holy and deserving great respect or reverence place connectedlinked or associated with another thing with a holy person, object, or event. It can also be a verb meaning to place something in a shrine or treat it as especiallymore than usual; in a particularly important way special.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ʃraɪn/
Easy pronunciation: SHRYN (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress is on the only syllable.
Noun sense: a holy or sacred place connected with someone or something revered.
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Shrine Meaning
a holy or sacred place connected with someone or something revered
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
Example: Pilgrims visited the shrine to pay their respects.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- sanctuary — Can work for a sacred place, though it is broader and not always a direct replacement.
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Other Meanings of Shrine
Meaning 2
to place something in a shrine or treat it as sacred
Part of speech: verb
Definition: enclose in a shrine
Example: The saint's bones were enshrined in the cathedral.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- enshrine — The direct verb synonym for this sense.
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Shrine Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- sanctuary
verb: enclose in a shrine
- enshrine
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Common Mistakes
- Shrine as a noun and shrine as a verb are different senses.
- Not every shrine is a church or temple; it is any place treated as sacred or holy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does shrine mean?
Shrine usually means a sacred place associated with a holy person, object, or event. It can also mean to place something in a shrine.
What is a synonym for shrine?
For the noun sense, a close synonym is sanctuary. For the verb sense, the synonym is enshrine.
Is shrine a noun or a verb?
It can be both. The noun is the more common everyday meaning.
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