enclose

verb

en·​close in-ˈklōz 

en-

variants or less commonly inclose

in-ˈklōz 

enclosed also inclosed; enclosing also inclosing; encloses also incloses

transitive verb

1

a(1)

: to close in : surround

enclose a porch with glass

(2)

: to fence off (common land) for individual use

b

: to hold in : confine

2

: to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope

a check is enclosed herewith

Synonyms

• box (in)
• cage
• closet
• coop (up)
• corral
• encage
• encase
• envelop
• fence (in)
• hedge
• hem (in)
• house
• immure
• include
• mew (up)
• pen
• wall (in)

Examples of enclose in a Sentence

The pie's flaky crust encloses a fruit filling.

Enclose the fish in foil and bake.

She enclosed a photo with the card.

Please enclose a check with your application.

Enclosed with this letter are the tickets you ordered.

Recent Examples on the Web

Take in your surroundings through the massive 5-cm thick acrylic sphere that encloses the cockpit. —Jeff Hemmel, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024

Nimrod Antal’s 2023 Liam Neeson enclosed thriller Retribution is a remake of Dani de la Torre’s 2015 Spanish feature El desconocido. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024

In a large section of the project, there was a nearly 100-foot long stone curtain wall, or enclosing wall, and a tower covered in stones, according to INRAP. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024

The third and final protester, Lydia Woolley, later shouted the names of Tim Martin and Joanna Smith, two activists who were arrested last year for smearing paint on a glass case enclosing a Degas sculpture at the National Gallery, as she was taken away. —Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024

Screenshot enclosed showing no such emails about renewal were found. —Matt Novak / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024

Watch carefully so the flour doesn't scorch or burn. Wrap the thyme sprigs, peppercorns and bay leaf in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it to enclose. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024

Researchers uncovered four wooden roundhouses and a square entranceway structure, which were supported by stilts above a river channel and enclosed by a curved fence. —Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024

Early 2020 Price: From $120 Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection, Austin, Texas Set in the heart of the city on a 10-acre estate, this ultra-luxury property comprises a 10,800-square-foot home, a chapel, and gardens enclosed in a walled compound. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from enclos enclosed, from Anglo-French, past participle of enclore to enclose, from Vulgar Latin *inclaudere, alteration of Latin includere — more at include

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Kids Definition

enclose

verb

en·​close

variants also inclose

in-ˈklōz

1

a

: to close in : surround

enclose a porch with glass

b

: to hold in : confine

enclose animals in a pen

2

: to place in a parcel or envelope

enclose a card with the present