Enshrine

v. t.

1.

To inclose in a shrine or chest; hence, to preserve or cherish as something sacred; as, to enshrine something in memory. [imp. & p. p. Enshrined ; p. pr. & vb. n. Enshrining.] We will enshrine it as holy relic. - Massinger.

Verb	1.	enshrine - enclose in a shrine; "the saint's bones were enshrined in the cathedral" Synonyms: shrine
	2.	enshrine - hold sacred Synonyms: saint

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