enclose

verb

en·close in-ˈklōz

en-

variants or less commonly inclose

in-ˈklōz

enclosed also inclosed; enclosing also inclosing; encloses also incloses

Synonyms of enclose next

transitive verb

a(1)

: to close in : surround

enclose a porch with glass

(2)

: to fence off (common land) for individual use

: to hold in : confine

: to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope

a check is enclosed herewith

Example Sentences

The pie's flaky crust encloses a fruit filling. Enclose the fish in foil and bake. She enclosed a photo with the card. Please enclose a check with your application. Enclosed with this letter are the tickets you ordered.

Recent Examples on the Web The house Linda and her husband, John, have lived in since 2010 is the only one on their particular right-angled triangle, a block enclosed by Western Avenue, Fessenden Street and 47th Street NW in Friendship Heights. —

John Kelly, Washington Post, 16 May 2023 It was later enclosed before being converted to a chapel in 1908 after the mansion was sold by the Pabst family to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. —

Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2023 They were incarcerated March 16, 2023 Three sets of barracks and 50 Army tents could hold up to 550 people and were enclosed by two 10-foot-high fences with barbed wire, according to Endo and Travel Town archivist Linda Barth. —

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2023 Pizza rustica, also known as pizzagaina, is stuffed with meat and cheese and enclosed in a flaky crust. —

Janelle Davis, CNN, 6 Apr. 2023 These days, College Garden is a peaceful sanctuary in the busiest part of the capital, enclosed by a 14th-century wall. —

Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023 Buy It: Bedsure Queen Comforter Duvet Insert, From $28 (was from $42), Amazon The lightweight comforter has a microfiber shell enclosing a 300 GSM (grams per square meter) whole-piece polyester down alternative fill that feels silky against your skin while remaining breathable. —

Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023 Located on the sundeck, this novel space is fully enclosed to protect you from the elements but has an open roof to let in the sun’s rays. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2023 The only difference is that, where the Mercy Work Clog is fully enclosed, the Bistro Clog has air vents on the sides, which could potentially let spilled fluids in. —

Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 10 Mar. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from enclos enclosed, from Anglo-French, past participle of enclore to enclose, from Vulgar Latin *inclaudere, alteration of Latin includere — more at include

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler

The first known use of enclose was in the 14th century

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