envelop
verb
en·vel·op
in-ˈve-ləp 
en-
enveloped; enveloping; envelops
1
: to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
2
: to mount an attack on (an enemy's flank)
Synonyms of envelop
Examples of envelop in a Sentence
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
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The roughly 2,600-square-foot structure is set into a sloping site and enveloped in the natural landscape along a private road.
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Delroy Lindo then enveloped him in a fatherly embrace.
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Do it in a small space but envelop it everywhere.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Delroy Lindo then enveloped him in a fatherly embrace.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Do it in a small space but envelop it everywhere.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Warm neutrals do just that, enveloping a room in depth and nuanced undertones that offer timeless appeal.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for envelop
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envelop. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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envelop
verb
en·vel·op
in-ˈvel-əp
: to surround and enclose completely with or as if with a covering
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