enfold

verb
UK: /ɪnˈfəʊld/
US: /ɪnˈfoʊld/

  1. To wrap or surround something or someone completely.

    1. The fog began to enfold the town, making it hard to see.
    2. She felt his arms enfold her in a warm, comforting embrace after a long day.

  2. To embrace or hug someone tightly, showing love or protection.

    1. He wanted to enfold her in his arms and never let go.
    2. The mother tried to enfold her child, protecting him from the scary noise outside.

  3. To gradually surround and cover something; to envelop.

    1. Darkness started to enfold the forest as the sun went down.
    2. As the story unfolded, mystery and intrigue continued to enfold the narrative.

Synonyms

wrap surround embrace envelop hug cloak

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enfold" in English means: To wrap or surround something or someone completely., To embrace or hug someone tightly, showing love or protection., To gradually surround and cover something; to envelop..

The phonetic transcription of "enfold" is /ɪnˈfəʊld/ in British English and /ɪnˈfoʊld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enfold": wrap, surround, embrace, envelop, hug, cloak.

Example usage of "enfold": "The fog began to enfold the town, making it hard to see.". More examples on the page.