verb (used with object), en·shrined, en·shrin·ing.
- to enclose in or as in a shrine: His love for her is enshrined forever in his poetry.
- to cherish as sacred: The memory of our friendship will be enshrined in my heart.
verb (tr)
- to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine
- to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure
1580s, from en- (1) “make, put in” + shrine. Related: Enshrined; enshrining.