encase

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Also spelled incased

US /ɪnˈkeɪs/ UK /ɪnˈkeɪs/ See IPA manual

Freq #82821

Meanings

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verb
to cover, surround, or enclose something completely, especially in a protective material

The conservator will encase the fragile document in clear archival plastic.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to cover, surround, or... enclose surround cover case

Opposites

expose uncover release

Word family

Derived forms encasement

Related forms case enclosure

Etymology

Formed from en- + case, literally 'put into a case.' The variant incase was formerly common and still occurs, but encase is now the usual spelling.

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Actions & Processes

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