ENCLOSE Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

enclose

verb

in-ˈklōz

variants also inclose

Definition of enclose

as in to house

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages

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as in to surround

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

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as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely the house was enclosed by a high hedge that shielded it from public view

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Recent Examples of enclose Three women sit in front of me, each one occupying a salon chair in a tiny room with a single shampoo bowl, and one window that faces a bare, enclosed courtyard with yellowing grass. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026 The tents with a bathroom in them, a seemingly obvious upgrade from those without (there’s a communal washroom), have toilets that aren’t completely enclosed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In home gardens, small orchards, and organic operations, individual developing apples can be enclosed in protective bags that prevent female flies from reaching the fruit and laying eggs. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 Samson says the wings, tail and propeller are now fully enclosed inside the vehicle during driving mode. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclose

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Verb

The store houses Smythson’s full selection, and also features a dedicated bespoke stationery salon, the only one outside of London, where customers can book a one-on-one appointment with a stationery specialist.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The gallery’s New York flagship has been located on the Upper East Side since 2014, in a set of historic buildings comprising some 17,500 square feet that formerly housed the National Academy Museum.

— News Desk, Artforum, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of house

Verb

But following public pushback over data center projects in Hazle Township and surrounding areas, Shapiro walked back the permissive AI infrastructure policies.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Today, the customer base reflects the diversity of the surrounding neighborhood, with shoppers of all backgrounds stopping in for specialty products, custom cuts and prepared foods.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of surround

Verb

Americana musician Brandi Carlile just wrapped a three-night stint at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and fans who attended the Saturday show got a special surprise when she was joined by ‘90s rock legend Alanis Morissette.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Season 2 wrapped in April and was won by RJ Reynolds, a Project Manager from Texas.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrap

Verb

In 2010, Cassini watched as a giant storm formed in Saturn's northern hemisphere, then grew to encircle the entire planet through 2011.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Earlier, the Houthis seized several villages and areas on Taiz's outskirts, paving the way for the rebels to encircle Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city.

— AHMED AL-HAJ, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of encircle

Verb

The richness of the palette, according to Kehoe, is perfect for creating a space that will envelop all who enter.

— Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Deadly weekend Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport underscored the risk of war enveloping still more of the Middle East.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of envelop

Verb

No longer confined to gambling dens and brothel districts, yakuza muscled their way into other businesses, some legal, some not.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Stepping onto the train felt surreal, an experience previously confined to my trips aboard.

— Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of confine

Verb

Because their earliest years are spent shrouded in clouds of dust, these nascent stars can be hard to spot.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The stables, or caballeriza, meanwhile, are a more modern, minimalist affair than the main house, with a handful of private gardens shrouded behind fresh, fledgling hedgerows and gray subway-style bathroom tiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of shroud

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