enthrone

verb

1. (transitive)To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture.

   “Near-synonyms: coronate, crown”

   “ceremonially enthrone”

   “enthrone a monarch”

   “The bishop came to enthrone the new archbishop.”

2. (figuratively, transitive)To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organization.
3. (transitive)To exalt, to praise.

   “The novel seemed to enthrone love as the highest virtue.”