envelop
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.en·vel·op
transitive verb \in-ˈve-ləp, en-\Definition of ENVELOP
1
: to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
2
: to mount an attack on (an enemy's flank)
— en·vel·op·ment \-mənt\ noun
Examples of ENVELOP
- <a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city>
- <the truth of the presidential assassination is enveloped in a dense fog of myths and conspiracy theories>
Origin of ENVELOP
Middle English envolupen, from Anglo-French envoluper, envoleper, from en- + voluper to wrap
First Known Use: 14th century
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