BEGIRDS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

begirds

verb

present tense third-person singular of begird

as in wraps

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt a white granite boulder begirt with a band of dark gray

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wraps

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The shoes feature a wide-toe strap that wraps around the top of the shoe, creating an open-toe design.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Rahaf swings her prosthetics to the song, and at one point, wraps her small arms around Accurso’s neck — following the song’s instructions and pretending to be asleep.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

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