ensconce[verb]Synonyms: hide, bury, bush up, cache, conceal, ditch, plant, screen, secrete, stash, install, settle
Related Words: establish,
fix,
locate,
place,
plant,
seat,
set,
situate,
station [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
en‧sconce /ɪnˈskɒns $ ɪnˈskɑːns/
verb [transitive usually passive][
Date: 1500-1600;
Origin: sconce 'small strong building for defense' (16-19 centuries), from Dutch schans]
to settle yourself in a place where you feel comfortable and safe
ensconce in/at/on etc
Nick was comfortably ensconced in front of the TV set.ensconce yourself Agnes had ensconced herself in the best bedroom. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲