ENWRAP Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

enwrap

verb

in-ˈrap

Definition of enwrap

as in to immerse

to hold the attention of enwrapped in my own reverie, I failed to notice the coworker standing outside my cubicle

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as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely an air of serene self-satisfaction enwraps the leafy, well-to-do suburb

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Recent Examples of enwrap The two-ply, buttery cashmere fabric feels like a cloud enwrapping your body. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2023 These days, gaming is the most popular use for curved screens, as players sit close to the display and feel the virtual world enwrap them. — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 2 Sep. 2022 But, for 25 summers, top singers from some of Minnesota's best choirs traditionally forsake the lake and gather between seasons to enwrap Twin Cities audiences in cooling, calming harmonies. — Star Tribune, 29 July 2021 Boskovich sets the tone with a conversational style that enwraps solid scholarship. — Paul Di Filippo, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019

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And if one afternoon among the plants isn’t enough, Flora offers a way to fully immerse yourself.

— Jaha Nailah Avery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Unlike traditional video games where the player stares at a screen, VR seeks to place the player inside the game and fully immerse them in this new world.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of immerse

Verb

The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Store in an airtight container or tin or wrapped in parchment paper and then aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 5 days.

— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of wrap

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In total, Chinese companies occupy six of the 10 spots for the most innovative humanoid robotics startups in the world, according to the report.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
While both candidates occupy the left side of the national political spectrum, their records illustrate two distinct governing philosophies that have frequently clashed in San Francisco Democratic politics.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of occupy

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For one, Robert is too ethereal to evoke the fear enveloping the city.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
These terraces extend the riverside tidal park vertically, enveloping visitors in the nature that finds its home on the building's surfaces while offering spectacular views of Rotterdam.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of envelop

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Frozen yogurt experienced a boom in the early 2000s, Webster noted, when consumers were similarly intrigued by healthier-sounding options.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Martin, who says she has been intrigued by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, says so many voters are just struggling to get by and are hungry for sweeping change.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of intrigue

Verb

Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, this compact cabin is shrouded in lush foliage, creating a quiet escape from Tinseltown.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
They are sometimes shrouded in confidentiality clauses, and often surface only when a local journalist finds the contract.

— Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of shroud

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The goal for this inaugural season is to keep expenses (including travel) down, interest up, and profits obtainable.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The cliche of getting involved in activities that interest you where other people might go is actually a good idea.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Definition of interest

Verb

Soon after, more people gathered, standing behind the sad but necessary fence enclosing the resilient tree, out of respect, curiosity or simple gawking.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
Some homeowners enclose their AC unit in a tight fence enclosure or decorative cover, but this isn’t recommended.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

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