Couched: meaning, definitions and examples

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couched

 

[ kaสŠtสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'couched' refers to the past tense of the verb 'couch', which means to express something in a certain way or to phrase it. It can also refer to the act of presenting ideas delicately or euphemistically, often to avoid directness or to soften the impact of the statement. In another sense, 'couched' can denote the physical act of reclining or lying down, as one might on a couch. This dual usage can create nuanced meanings depending on the context in which it is used.

Synonyms

expressed, laid down, phrased, worded

Examples of usage

  • She couched her criticism in diplomatic terms.
  • The proposal was couched in formal language.
  • After dinner, he couched on the sofa.

Translations

Translations of the word "couched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น couchado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคถเคจ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelagert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diletakkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบะปะฐะดะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umieszczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝฎใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ couchado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yatmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†“์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุถูˆุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ leลพรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poloลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พ็ฝฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ postavljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lagt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฝะฐะปะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yatmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ couchado

Etymology

The verb 'couch' originates from the Old French word 'coucher', meaning 'to lie down or to put to bed'. This further traces back to the Latin 'collocare', meaning 'to place together' or 'to set' (from 'com-', meaning 'together' and 'locare', meaning 'to place'). The word evolved in English to represent not only the physical act of reclining on a couch but also came to be associated with the figurative sense of presenting ideas. By the late 14th century, it was used in a broader context, indicating the way in which thoughts or statements were expressed or rendered. The development of this dual meaning reflects the evolution of language as it adapts to cultural and social changes. Today, 'couched' is commonly found in both literary and everyday language, reflecting the complexities inherent in communication.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,332, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.