1
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enfold
But the idea of a single galaxy’s stars being enfolded into the Milky Way is intriguing and worthy of further study, Battersby said.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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
Some may find this a bit too fine-grained, overly implicated in language’s self-enfolding folds.
—
Katie Kadue,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Smoke and blackness enfolded him.
—
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enfold
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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
Some may find this a bit too fine-grained, overly implicated in language’s self-enfolding folds.
—
Katie Kadue,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Smoke and blackness enfolded him.
—
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enfold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enfold
Verb
-
The series just wrapped shooting in Barcelona and moves on to Amsterdam.
-
The singer's last headlining trek was the Sweetener World Tour, which wrapped in 2019 after more than 100 performances worldwide.
Verb
-
Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
-
On a recent afternoon outside the temple in central Kerala, Raman stood motionless as two children played, giggling and hugging its trunk.
Verb
-
From downtown Los Angeles to the San Gabriel Valley, tens of thousands were enveloped in unhealthful levels of smoke, even as some local officials told residents that the air posed no danger.
-
The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can.
Verb
-
Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory.
-
As the service began, it was clasped shut.
Verb
-
Though not fully enclosed (which saved on cost), it’s sheltered by a wall of ipe wood on one side and a stand of low trees and plants on the other.
-
The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
Verb
-
On June 19, Hathaway casually stepped into the frame of her Instagram Reel in a white maxiskirt and matching blouse, dropping her arms to cradle her growing baby bump before walking out of the shot.
-
On Wednesday, June 17, the journalist shared an Instagram post featuring herself in a New York Knicks jersey, cradling her sleeping newborn granddaughter, who was wearing a floral onesie.
Verb
-
The complex, shrouded in mystery, is at least 2,3000 acres and has garnered controversy for being located on a native burial site, Wired reported last year.
-
Dark web markets are shrouded in secrecy, but admins of dark web marketplaces have been identified by law enforcement and arrested before.
Verb
-
While Top Gun had Cruise daringly fly and pilot fighter planes, Rogue Nation saw the actor cling onto one from the outside!
-
Washing blueberries removes dirt and toxins that may cling to the fruit during handling and transporting from farm to store.
Cite this Entry
“Enfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfold. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
