ensconce
Collocations
2ENSCONCE + NOUN
behinde, mee, themselves
PREP.
in
Definitions
verb
To place in a secure environment.
She shall not see me, I will ensconce mee behinde the Arras.
They found the sharp new heap they were seeking, and ensconced themselves within the protection of three great elms that grew in a bunch within a few feet of the grave.
To settle comfortably.
So many invitations had been extended to this premiére that the train was pretty nearly full; [...] the press and other guests distributed themselves over the remaining accommodation, and I ensconced myself in a facing window seat in one of the compartments of the third-class brake next the tender.
[…] Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — fix firmly
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
4She shall not see me, I will ensconce mee behinde the Arras.
WiktionaryThey found the sharp new heap they were seeking, and ensconced themselves within the protection of three great elms that grew in a bunch within a few feet of the grave.
WiktionaryThe film [Pretty Woman] grossed $464 million worldwide, ensconcing her [Julia Roberts] in the Hollywood A-list.
WiktionaryThese ideals will one day ensconce themselves in each of our minds.
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