enfold

Meaning

  1. (transitive) To envelop and wrap up something.
  2. (transitive) To clasp with the arms; embrace.

Synonyms

embrace
B2
envelop
wrap
B2
enwrap
hug
B2
enclose
41k
clasp
23k
encircle
43k
shroud
C2
cuddle
C2
caress
C2
involve
C1
fold
C1
fondle
30k
surround
C1
roll up
hold
A1
environ
furl
gather
B2
gird
grip
B2
gripe
37k
kink
31k
mantle
C2
overlay
38k
pack
B1
parcel
C2
pet
B2
rake in
reel
C2
roll
B1
squeeze
B2
strangulate
swallow up
swathe
tighten
C2
twine
27k
wrap up
wreathe
close in on

gather in

drag into

begird

hold in arms

bind
C1
bundle
C1
cherish
C1
clamp
C2
🗜️
clench
30k
Translations

avvolgere
envolver
abbracciare
sarmak
omarmen
omvatten
foveo
☀️
envelopper
umfangen
entourer

αγκαλιάζω

umfassen
hullen
circundar
engager
Etymology

Inherited from Middle English
infolden
In summary

Alteration of earlier infold, from Middle English infolden, equivalent to en- + fold.

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