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Definition crown in American English

crown verb

[transitive] verb
/kraʊn/
1

to make someone a king or queen during a ceremony in which a crown is put on their head

Example

James III was crowned at Kelso Abbey.

Example

Haile Selassie was crowned emperor in 1930.

Synonyms and related words
abdicate accede accession
1.1

to give someone a crown for winning a competition

Example

She was crowned Miss America almost twenty years ago.

Synonyms and related words
medal award carry off
1.2

to give someone a title for winning an important sports competition

Example

They were crowned champions after a dramatic 6-5 final.

Synonyms and related words
medal award carry off
2

to put a cover on a tooth that has broken or decayed badly

Synonyms and related words
amalgam braces bridge
3

to add the last and greatest success to a series of achievements

Example

Williams crowned his amazing pop career by taking three of last night's four major awards.

Synonyms and related words
walk the walk excel distinguish yourself
4

to cover the top of something

Example

Almost every hill is crowned with a pretty village.

Synonyms and related words
cover wrap coat
5

to hit someone hard on the head

Synonyms and related words
hit beat smack
Definition crown in American English