Synonyms for enclose
Synonyms by meaning
Verb
1. Envelop
envelop, wrap, enfold, encircle, cover, encompass, fold, comprise, embrace, comprehend, enwrap, embody, include dated, environ dated
Definitions
- v. 1
To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
- v. 2
To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.
Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require a reply.
Related words
- Word family
- encircle
- Other spellings
- inclose
Forms
- Past participle
- enclosed
e.g. enclosed → enveloped, wrapped, enfolded, encircled…
Example sentences
- wrap Aluminum foil is more expensive than plastic wrap.
- surround He always prefers to surround himself with girls.
- fortify We will fortify the gates with iron bars.
By length
- 3 letters
- pen1
- 4 letters
- seal1, wrap1, fold1, crib1, gird1
- 5 letters
- house1, cover2, bound1, fence1, beset2
- 6 letters
- invest2, insert2, embody3, enfold2, enwrap
- 7 letters
- include2, contain2, embrace2, compass2, fortify3, confine2, envelop3, besiege2, environ, behedge, embowel
- 8 letters
- surround2, comprise2, restrain2, encircle3
- 9 letters
- introduce3, encompass3, beleaguer3
- 10 letters
- comprehend3
- 12 letters
- circumscribe3, encastellate, incastellate
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cover2 = 2 syllables).