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envelop
[en-vel-uhp, en-vel-uhp, en-vuh-luhp, ahn-]
verb (used with object)
to wrap up in or as in a covering.
The long cloak she was wearing enveloped her completely.
Synonyms: , , ,to serve as a wrapping or covering for, as a membrane of an organ or a sheath.
to surround entirely.
Synonyms: ,Military.to attack (an enemy's flank).
noun
envelop
/ ɪˈɛə /
verb
to wrap or enclose in or as if in a covering
to conceal or obscure, as from sight or understanding
a plan enveloped in mystery
to surround or partially surround (an enemy force)
Other 51Թ Forms
- enveloper noun
- preenvelop verb (used with object)
- unenveloped adjective
- ˈDZ賾Գ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of envelop1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of envelop1
Example Sentences
It has the same bustling feeling that envelops SW19, with fans queueing at the merchandise stalls or craning their necks at the practice courts for a glimpse of the players.
It’s earthy and calming — grounding, even — and by the time you open their door, the scent envelops you.
I loved its viscosity, that rich, luxurious texture that clung to everything it touched, enveloping everything it's heaped over.
The deeper you get in the gardens outside, the more the shade of the bamboo envelops you, and your breath comes back.
To create an enveloping experience, Cercle Odyssey taps into your senses, including smell via a machine that sprays handcrafted fragrances to match the scenery and music.
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