present oneself before a sovereign; make a pilgrimage
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
(of an official, envoy, etc.) to have an audience with a sovereign; to present oneself at court
literaryA formal, often ceremonial act in imperial or royal contexts, typically used in historical or literary texts.
The regional princes had to go to the capital every year to have an audience with the emperor.
Foreign envoys came to present themselves at court and offer tribute.
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Having an audience at court was an important political ceremony in ancient times.
verb
(of religious believers) to make a pilgrimage to a holy site or image
formalCommonly refers to major religious pilgrimages, such as the Hajj in Islam or pilgrimages to Mecca, Jerusalem, Lhasa, etc.
A Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime.
Tens of thousands of Buddhists go on pilgrimage to Lhasa.
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He made a pilgrimage to the holy city of Jerusalem.
This is a primary destination for pilgrims.