entrenches

verb

variants also intrenches
Definition of entrenchesnext
present tense third-person singular of entrench
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to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter a father who entrenched in our minds the belief that hard work pays off

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  1. establishes
  2. puts
  3. instills
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  • Deals with the top two biggest pay-TV operators establishes a good baseline for a spate of other renewals into 2025.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Researchers claim that the outcome establishes a new global standard for this kind of solar cell technology and shows how perovskite–organic tandem cells may be used to produce solar energy solutions that are more effective.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of establishes
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  • While only a fourth-generation fighter jet, its ongoing evolution puts its performance close to that of fifth-generation jets like the F-22 and F-35.
    Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The ruling is a major setback for the chains and puts the deal’s likelihood in jeopardy.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of puts
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  • Hernandez-Singh hopes the mural instills pride when people view it.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, guiding them in setting both short-term and long-term goals instills a sense of ownership over their growth and achievements.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of instills
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