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How to pronounce ensconce in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms settle
Type of lay, place, pose, position, put, set


He ensconced himself in the chair.

Examples of ensconce

ensconce
It will be a room where I can ensconce myself and watch movies big and loud.
From the nytimes.com
Fine wood, leather, and metal surfaces ensconce the cabin, with familiar control layouts.
From the washingtonpost.com
McCrory has a chance to ensconce the GOP in North Carolina's halls of power for many years.
From the charlotteobserver.com
You may be in love, but that life force does not ensconce you two in a soundproof hyperbaric chamber.
From the denverpost.com
Ensconce him there with his cigars, recliner, sports memorabilia and cognac, and he's one happy camper.
From the lohud.com
In 10 minutes, you can run by Trader Joe's, stop by a taco truck and then ensconce yourself in a tasting room.
From the sfgate.com
So many professional coaches ensconce themselves in their own little world, with blinders on for their team, their sport.
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On the U.S. shows, real estate agents are kindly angels working selflessly to ensconce families in happy nests.
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Movies, comics and board games from the same period are also there to help ensconce visitors in the popular culture of the period.
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More examples
  • Fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair"
  • A settler is a person who has migrated to an area and established permanent residence there, often to colonize the area. Settlers are generally people who take up residence on land and cultivate it, as opposed to nomads. ...
  • To place in a secure environment; To settle comfortably
  • (ensconced) to settle securely or snugly