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Synonyms for enfold

Most common

wrap embrace enclose envelop enlace

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

2. Lap — to envelop and wrap up something

lap, enwrap

Other

enlace, belap dated

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To envelop and wrap up something.

  2. v. 2

    To clasp with the arms; embrace.

Forms

Past participle
enfolded
e.g. enfolded → wrapped, enveloped, embraced, enclosed…

Example sentences

  • wrap Aluminum foil is more expensive than plastic wrap.
  • embrace He was trying to persuade me to embrace his ideas.
  • enclose You should enclose this note in parentheses.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
enfoldrising
wraprising
embracerising
enclosefalling
enveloprising
enlacerising

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

By length

3 letters
lap1
4 letters
wrap1, fold1
5 letters
belap
6 letters
embody3, muffle2, enlace, enwrap
7 letters
involve2, embrace2, enclose2, envelop3, environ
8 letters
surround2, comprise2, encircle3
9 letters
encompass3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (embody3 = 3 syllables).