ENFOLD Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

enfold

verb

in-ˈfōld

Definition of enfold

as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill

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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

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Recent Examples of enfold Hundreds of images show her embracing members of the public, friends, family, spreading her arms as wide as wings to enfold her sons. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for enfold

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The Fifth Avenue windows set the tone before guests even stepped inside, with stacks of books wrapped in jackets printed with patterns from the collection, alongside illustrations inspired by the same prints.

— Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
The carpets are woven from cashmere and mohair; the bedroom walls are wrapped in Loro Piana linen; the drapery is wool, linen, and cashmere, and the living room sofa is upholstered in mohair.

— Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of wrap

Verb

Michael does have a nice moment with Joe in this man wine cave about Joe standing up for him at the round table, and they hug.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Garlin was accused by members of the cast and crew of inappropriate verbal conduct, unwanted physical contact, including hugging and touching, and behavior that some employees described as creating an uncomfortable work environment.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of hug

Verb

Landscape architect Nathan Browning completed the picture, enveloping the property in a canopy of palms and shaping its garden and pool into a lush, secluded retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
While the Saint Laurent spring 2027 show had attendees enveloped in gold, the metallic hue was not the only shimmering moment at what some are calling Anthony Vaccarello’s final show for the French luxury fashion house.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of envelop

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But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Davis stood with his lawyer as the verdict was read, then sat with his hands clasped on the table.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of clasp

Verb

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, 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

Definition of enclose

Verb

The device features flexible side wings that can fold inward to cradle the head and neck.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
While standard flip-flops are generally relatively flat, these are made with plenty of arch support, along with deep heel cups to cradle your feet for full-day comfort.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of cradle

Verb

The senior Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence under house arrest after being convicted last year for trying to cling to power following that defeat.

— Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
James Pantemis stopped two shots for Portland (9-12-5), which is clinging to the ninth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

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