crown synonyms

crown

n.

  1. The top

    apex, crest, summit; see top 1.

  2. The symbol of royalty

    diadem, headdress, tiara, coronet, circlet; see also wreath.

  3. The possessor of sovereign power; usually capital C

    monarch, sovereign, potentate, emperor; see king 1, queen, royalty.

  4. The head

    pate, skull, noggin*; see cranium, head 1.

crown

v.

  1. To make complete or perfect

    round out, fulfill, consummate; see climax, complete 1.

  2. To empower with a crown

    commission, authorize, invest, install, endow, enable, sanction, inaugurate, induct, empower, fix, dignify, coronate, enthrone, exalt, raise, set up, ennoble, anoint, establish, honor, reward; see also delegate 1, 2.

    Antonyms topple, abolish*, overthrow. *

  3. *To hit

    knock, strike, conk*; see hit 1.

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