Synonyms of enclose

enclose

verb

in-ˈklōz 

variants also inclose

1

as in to house

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers

dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• house
• encase
• confine
• include
• surround
• envelop
• cage
• pen
• fence (in)
• box (in)
• hedge
• closet
• contain
• wall (in)
• hem (in)
• encage
• restrict
• coop (up)
• corral
• immure
• bound
• encompass
• encircle
• circumscribe
• limit
• mew (up)
• encapsulate
• enfold
• ring
• frame
• armor
• enframe
• enlace
• encyst
• cocoon
• encapsule
• ensheathe
• ensphere
• enwomb

2

as in to surround

to form a circle around

in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surround
• encircle
• encompass
• circle
• embrace
• ring
• gird
• compass
• circumscribe
• environ
• fence (in)
• wall
• wreathe
• girdle
• hem (in)
• close in
• besiege
• entrench
• beset
• cordon (off)
• swarm
• invest

3

as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely

the house was enclosed by a high hedge that shielded it from public view

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrap
• envelop
• shroud
• encase
• encompass
• encircle
• involve
• bosom
• enfold
• muffle
• veil
• embrace
• embed
• drape
• enshroud
• enwrap
• cocoon
• swathe
• mantle
• invest
• embower
• lap
• embosom
• bower
• cloak
• enswathe
• circumfuse
• curtain
• circle
• disguise
• blanket
• swaddle
• overlay
• mask
• overspread
• camouflage
• enlace
• enwind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expose
• bare
• strip
• denude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enclose

Tiny fuel for demanding missions TRISO, or tristructural isotropic particle fuel, consists of small fuel particles enclosed in multiple protective layers. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Metal cages enclose the ends of the tube to prevent beavers from chewing or destroying them. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Like the work of other Palestinian artists of his generation, Mansour’s paintings helped carry the dreams and testimony of his people beyond the walls enclosing Gaza and the West Bank. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

From the charming exterior and enclosed sunporch to the lovely woodwork throughout its 2,500-square-foot interior, what’s not to love? — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026