encash

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪnˈkæʃ/

KK: /ɪnˈkæʃ/

verb

Definition

To change a financial document or check into cash by presenting it at a bank or financial institution.

Example

I need to encash this check at the bank today.

Tense Forms

Past: encashed

Past Participle: encashed

Conversation

Hey, do you know how I can encash this check?

You can take it to your bank, and they'll help you with it.

I thought I could just do it at an ATM, but I guess that won't work.

Yeah, some checks need to be handled in person to encash them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

liquidate

convert

cash

Antonyms

invest

hold

retain

Root Explanation

Encash is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "cash" (from Old French *cachier*, meaning to hide or store). The word "encash" means to convert something into cash or to cause it to be in cash form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing something to be in cash' — 'en-' means to cause, and 'cash' refers to money.

Visually Confused Words

recash

nash