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Synonyms for envelop

Most common

wrap surround enclose enfold imply ensphere

All synonyms

Verb

1. Wrap — to surround, enclose or enfold

wrap, enfold, enclose, surround, encircle, cover, encompass, fold, hide, veil, shroud, muffle, enwrap, conceal, environ dated, involve dated

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To surround, enclose or enfold.

Forms

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

Example sentences

  • wrap Aluminum foil is more expensive than plastic wrap.
  • surround He always prefers to surround himself with girls.
  • enclose You should enclose this note in parentheses.
  • imply A good education doesn't imply a good upbringing.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
enveloprising
wraprising
surroundrising
enclosefalling
enfoldrising
implysteady

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

By length

4 letters
hide1, wrap1, fold1, veil1
5 letters
cover2, imply2
6 letters
shroud1, incase2, muffle2, enfold2, enwrap
7 letters
involve2, conceal2, enclose2, environ
8 letters
surround2, encircle3, ensphere
9 letters
encompass3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cover2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
envelopper
Italiano
involgere
Español
envolver
Deutsch
einhüllen
Català
envoltar