enfold

enfold

verb

Definition of ENFOLD

1

to surround or cover closely <darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill>

Synonyms bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose (also inclose), encompass, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap, mantle, muffle, shroud, swathe, veil, wrap

Related Words curtain, drape; embed (also imbed), encase; swaddle; blanket, overlay, overspread; camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask; circle, encircle, enlace, enwind

Near Antonyms bare, denude, expose, strip

2

to put one's arms around and press tightly <the winner enfolded the huge bouquet of roses in her arms and thanked the judges>

Synonyms bear-hug, clasp, crush, enclasp, enfold, grasp, hug, strain

Related Words clamp, cling, cradle, grab, grip, hold; bosom, embosom, encircle, entwine, envelop, enwind; fold, lock, twine, wrap; cuddle, fondle, nestle, nuzzle, pat, pet, snuggle, stroke