Indeed, in hot weather it is important not to encase the ankles in heavy boots or leggings, as these would ensure overheating.
Source: tatoeba (8811181)
Encase
/ɪŋˈkeɪs/
Synonyms for "encase" (155 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
Strong matches (47)
Noun(18 words)
Related words (77)
enwraphamperimmureinvestjarlappackpackageparcelpotsacksheatheshroudsmotherstraitensurroundswaddleswathetanktin
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Verb(18 words)
Noun(34 words)
Determiner(1 words)
no heat flow
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accommodate, apply covering, armored, bag, bags.
- Sentence evidence is available for encase, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, wordnet, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "encase".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "encase"
Keep "encase" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "encase" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "encase", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "encase" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
4 entrieselectronic housingglass casingplastic encasingprotective housing
Collocations
5 entriesacrylic shellglass casingplastic encasingprotective housingresin encasement
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Lee is known for his silversmithing, which was introduced to the Navajo centuries ago by Spanish colonists. He uses silver to encase the jewels, which in Navajo tradition have a spirit.
Source: tatoeba (12150267)
They always appeared to me like asses who gladly incase themselves in lions' skins and cheer themselves with the idea that all the world about them consists also of similarly disguised asses.
Source: wiktionary
She was a pleasant-looking woman of about forty, with a deep voice, almost manly in its stentorian tones, and had a large sensible square body, with feet to match—these last encased in good thick boots.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "encase"?
Closest matches include accommodate, apply covering, armored, bag, bags.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "encase"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.