Puts in a protected place

ENSHRINES

Think of how a sacred relic or cherished tradition might be honored with great reverence, often in a formal ceremony. The word starts with placing something inside.

"Puts in a protected place" hints at the idea of safeguarding something with reverence or honor. The answer "ENSHRINES" fits because it literally means to place something in a shrine—a sacred or secure spot—while also carrying the broader sense of preserving or cherishing. The word combines "en-" (to put into) with "shrine," making it a straightforward definition without hidden wordplay."