Definition

To put something inside a case or cover it completely.

Example

The artist decided to encase the sculpture in glass to protect it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just bought a new phone case that will encase my phone perfectly.

That sounds awesome! I always worry about dropping mine.

Yeah, this one even has extra padding to protect it.

Nice! I should get something similar to encase my phone too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Encase → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "case" (from Latin "capsa", meaning box or container). The word "encase" means to put something into a case or to enclose it in a container.

Memory Tip

Think of putting something 'in' ('en-') a 'box' ('case') — that's why encase means to enclose something in a container.

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