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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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

The fact that shoes are getting slimmer and slimmer may feel somewhat new, but the sole-hugging footwear is actually just a continuation of a popular style from the ’90s.

— Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026
The hip-hugging silhouettes also provided a prime opportunity to show off oversized belts and bellybutton piercings.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of hug

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Best of the crop were the Blade and Point pumps, the enveloping Italian silk satin cage design of the Brooke heel and the Babe mule, with its black satin upper and contrasting lemon yellow leather peeking out from underfoot.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Umanmielen kept pushing Sewell backward and then, finally, enveloped Goff in his arms for his third sack of the season.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of envelop

Verb

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
Each petal serves both structural and aesthetic purposes, enclosing a vast central hall that can accommodate up to 2,500 worshippers.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 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

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

Verb

Although a horrifying sea creature sits at the center of the show, this story is about a man desperate to cling to a decaying past, a grieving family and how greed can create monsters.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Selling this promise of a technological future to those clinging to the dream of American prosperity was an especially potent exercise during the Depression.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

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