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Ensconce
see synonyms of ensconceVerb
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Ensconce
see synonyms of ensconceverb (tr; often passive)
1.
to establish or settle firmly or comfortably
ensconced in a chair
2.
to place in safety; hide
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Ensconce
see synonyms of ensconce verb transitiveWord forms: enˈsconced or enˈsconcing
1. Rare
to hide; conceal; shelter
2.
to place or settle comfortably, snugly, or securely
to ensconce oneself in an armchair
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Ensconce
see synonyms of ensconcetr.v. en·sconced, en·sconc·ing, en·sconc·es
1. To settle (oneself) securely or comfortably: She ensconced herself in an armchair.
2. To place or conceal in a secure place.
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