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Word: Entrench
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘place within a trench’): from en-, in-‘into’ + trench
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪnˈtrɛn(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛnˈtrɛn(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely
Short Definition:establish very firmly
Examples:- ageism is entrenched in our society
Definition:
establish (a military force) in trenches or other fortified positions
Short Definition:establish military force in fortified positions
Examples:- the corps was now fully entrenched on the Right Bank
Definition:
encroach or trespass on
Short Definition:encroach on
Examples:- concessions which entrenched so deeply on the honour and dignity of the Crown
Variant Forms:
- intrench
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