ensconce

Meanings

• Verb

  To place or settle someone or something comfortably and securely, especially in a cozy or sheltered position.

  - "After a long day of hiking, she ensconced herself in a warm bath."
  - "The baby was ensconced in soft blankets and swaddling clothes."

• Verb

  To surround or enclose someone or something completely.

  - "The castle was ensconced in thick walls and moats."
  - "The tree was ensconced in a thicket of thorns."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛnˈskɑns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1168290"

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Synonyms

cuddle up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ensconce
conce , deceive , receive , believe , relieve

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Variants

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ensconce , ensconced , ensconces , ensconcing

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Etymology

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From Old French enscuncer, from en- 'in' + scuncer 'to shelter, protect'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ensconce' is often used in the context of literature and poetry.

2. The word has a similar meaning to 'settle' or 'cocoon'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Settle: To make oneself comfortable or establish oneself in a place.

2. Cocoon: A protective covering, especially one formed around a developing insect.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ensconce' is often used to describe a character finding comfort or security in a warm, cozy environment. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone being fully immersed or engrossed in an activity or situation.

How to Memorize "ensconce"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object being wrapped up or placed in a comfortable, secure position.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of comfort and security.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Old French origin of the word: 'en-scuncer' means 'in-shelter'.

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