Entrench

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈtrɛntʃ/

Definitions of entrench

verb to establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers worked hard to entrench themselves in the trenches.

A2 The new policy aims to entrench equality among all employees.

B1 The company's values are deeply entrenched in its culture.

B2 The political party has been trying to entrench its power in the region for years.

C1 The tradition of family gatherings is deeply entrenched in our culture.

C2 The company's commitment to sustainability is deeply entrenched in its business practices.

Examples of entrench in a Sentence

formal The new policy aims to entrench the company's position in the market.

informal We need to entrench ourselves in the industry by building strong relationships.

slang Let's entrench ourselves at the front of the line for the concert.

figurative His beliefs were deeply entrenched and difficult to change.

Grammatical Forms of entrench

• past tense: entrenched
• plural: entrenches
• comparative: more entrenched
• superlative: most entrenched
• present tense: entrench
• future tense: will entrench
• perfect tense: has entrenched
• continuous tense: is entrenching
• singular: entrench
• positive degree: entrench
• infinitive: to entrench
• gerund: entrenching
• participle: entrenched

Origin and Evolution of entrench

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'entrench' originated from the Old French word 'entrenchier' which means 'to fortify or strengthen'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'entrench' has evolved to also mean to establish firmly or securely in a particular position or situation.