Synonyms of enfold

enfold

verb

in-ˈfōld 

1

as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely

darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expose
• strip
• bare
• denude

2

as in to hug

to put one's arms around and press tightly

the winner enfolded the huge bouquet of roses in her arms and thanked the judges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hug
• clasp
• cradle
• cling
• embrace
• grab
• grasp
• wrap
• hold
• bear-hug
• enclasp
• envelop
• crush
• encircle
• bosom
• strain
• fold
• grip
• pat
• snuggle
• entwine
• clamp
• lock
• nestle
• enwind
• cuddle
• fondle
• stroke
• pet
• embosom
• twine
• nuzzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enfold

George’s cluckingly affectionate aunt wants to enfold Hedda in a tradition that would consign her to the role of wife and mother. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026

The building enfolds Vanessa German’s East Flatbush People’s Museum of Love and Wonder, a collection of cloying installations. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Feb. 2026

Some may find this a bit too fine-grained, overly implicated in language’s self-enfolding folds. — Katie Kadue, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Julia walked with her head high, at a normal pace, confident now that the slope beside her would serve as a safety net like the one that enfolded Vroni—the German welfare state. — Nell Zink, New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2025