Ensconce: meaning, definitions and examples

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ensconce

 

[ ษชnหˆskษ’ns ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

safety, comfort

To ensconce means to shelter or conceal someone or something safely and securely. This term often implies that the subject is being placed in a position of safety or comfort, away from danger or discomfort. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as ensconcing oneself in a cozy chair or ensuring a valuable item is safely ensconced in a protective case.

Synonyms

embed, install, nestle, settle.

Examples of usage

  • She ensconced herself in a blanket on the sofa.
  • The historian ensconced the ancient artifact in a climate-controlled display.
  • He ensconced his thoughts in a journal, far away from prying eyes.

Translations

Translations of the word "ensconce" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acolher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstecken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyembunyikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukryฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cacher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esconder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ๊ธฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฎููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skrรฝt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skryลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š่—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fela

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizlษ™tmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esconder

Etymology

The word 'ensconce' comes from the French term 'ensconcer', which itself is derived from the Middle Dutch 'sconcen', meaning to put or place. The term entered the English language in the late 15th century, initially referring to the act of concealing a person or object securely. Over the years, its usage evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including to establish oneself in a particular position or state, often emphasizing the sense of comfort or safety involved. The historical context of the term often relates to physical security, as well as emotional or mental states of being safely situated or well-protected.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,147, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.