ensconce
Tuck away securely
To ensconce is to settle securely or comfortably in a place, often suggesting snugness or shelter: She ensconced herself in the armchair with a book.
The word implies establishing oneself in a position that's protected or difficult to dislodge: ensconced in power, ensconced behind a desk.
It carries a slightly formal or literary tone.
Create formally, permanently
Keep from being seen
- secreteRelease from cells
- stashHidden reserve
- tuck awayConceal for later retrieval
- cacheConcealed storage spot
sequester · bury · shroud · obscure · cloak · screen · cover · hidden
establish
Create formally, permanently
situate · plant · fix · embed · anchor · root · perch · seat · place · station
conceal
Keep from being seen
cache · sequester · bury · shroud · obscure · cloak · screen · cover · hidden · secret
fortify
Make stronger against threat
defend · shelter · garrison · entrench · bunker · stronghold · fortress · sanctuary · refuge · haven
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
warm · settled · tucked · curled up · burrowed · cocooned · fireside · armchair · nook · hearth