ascend the throne

Meaning

Become the new monarch or ruler of a country.

Examples

• The young prince will officially ascend the throne next month.
• She was only eighteen when she had to ascend the throne following her father's sudden death.

Pronunciation: əˈsɛnd ðə θroʊn

Synonyms of ascend the throne

Words with a similar meaning to ascend the throne:

• take over
• succeed
• accede
• come to the throne