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verb · intransitive

encipher

encipher · enciphers · enciphered · enciphering

To convert plain text into cipherTo convert plain text into cipher.

Meaning

1 senses

To convert plain text into cipher.
convert ordinary language into code

Translations

1 languages

Forms

enciphers, enciphering, enciphered, enciphered

Base form	encipher · to encipher
3rd person singular	enciphers
Present participle	enciphering
Past simple	enciphered
Past participle	enciphered

regular · Lesson

Present simpleLesson

I, you, we, they	encipher
he, she, it	enciphers

Past simpleLesson

all persons

enciphered

Present perfectLesson

I, you, we, they	have enciphered
he, she, it	has enciphered

Future simple (will)Lesson

all persons

will encipher

Synonyms

7 synonyms

Close in meaning

convert ordinary language into code:code cipher cypher encrypt inscribe write in code

Antonyms

3 antonyms

decode decipher decrypt

Word family

4 related words

Derivedencipherer encipherment superencipher unenciphered

Lessons for this word

3 lessons

A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

enchanted enchantingly enchantment enchilada encircle enclave encloseB1

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