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Synonyms for encode

3 synonyms
3 antonyms
1 meaning

verb

Most common

cipher encrypt encipher

All synonyms

Verb

1. Encrypt — to convert (plain text) into code

encrypt, cipher, cypher UK, encipher

Antonyms

decode, decrypt, decipher

All antonyms of encode →

Definitions

v. 1
To convert (plain text) into code.
encode a secret message to be sent

Related words

Word family: encoding

Forms

Past participle: encoded
e.g. encoded → encrypted, ciphered, enciphered…

Example sentences

cipher My best guess is it needs an asymmetric cipher.
encrypt Is it possible to encrypt data on this celphone?

Popularity over time

Word	1850 → 2019	Trend
encode		rising
cipher		rising
encrypt		rising
encipher		rising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters: cipher², cypher²
7 letters: encrypt²
8 letters: encipher

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cipher² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français: encoder