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

That’s why Araujo’s perch on the club level behind home plate is exposed to the crowd rather than enclosed, like the booths to his right used by the radio and TV broadcasters. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

For multi-generation families that want to stay together, Benton Cottage offers the perfect base, containing four bedrooms and bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and enclosed back yard. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Large wood panels and metal fencing enclose the loge boxes and create a much different look, and the ledge seats on the corners of the stadium had empty spots throughout the game. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

Racing Bull’s Arvid Lindblad did point out that there’s flexibility to make changes at Madring compared to the likes of Baku or Monaco, street circuits enclosed by buildings. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026