nest
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Third Person
nestles
Present Participle
nestling
Past Tense
nestled
Past Participle
nestled
1
to position oneself comfortably and cozily
- After a tiring day, she likes to nestle into her favorite chair.
- The baby nestled against its mother's warmth for a nap.
- Cats often nestle in a sunny spot to relax.
- During the cold night, they would nestle under a warm blanket.
- In the cozy cabin, he would nestle by the fireplace with a book.
Synonyms:
2
to place a person or thing in a comfortable or safe position, often with a sense of care or affection
transitive
- The mother gently nestled the baby in her arms, soothing him to sleep.
- She nestled the plant pot on the windowsill, where it could get sunlight.
- He nestled the puppy in a cozy bed by the fireplace.
- The mother bird nestled her chicks safely in the nest.
- She nestled the old photograph into a frame, setting it on her desk with care.
Synonyms:
3
to be positioned in a tucked-away, protected, or partially concealed spot
- The small village nestles in the valley, surrounded by towering mountains.
- The cabin nestled among the trees, hidden from view.
- The town nestles on the edge of a quiet lake, away from the main roads.
- The cozy inn nestles near the base of the hill, giving it a secluded feel.
- The castle nestles atop the cliff, overlooking the ocean below.