🪑ensconce

verb
/ɪnˈskɒns/

Meaning

to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly

Example Sentences

She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.

Synonyms

settle, install, hide, shelter, embed

Antonyms

uncover, reveal, expose

Collocations

ensconce oneself, comfortably ensconced, ensconced in, deeply ensconced

Related Vocabularies

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