envelop

transitive-verb
UK: /ɪnˈvel.əp/
US: /enˈvel.əp/

  1. To completely cover something.

    1. Fog will envelop the town soon, making it hard to see clearly.
    2. The heavy smoke began to envelop the car, making escape nearly impossible.

  2. To surround or enclose completely, as if with a covering.

    1. Darkness did envelop the forest as the sun set, making trails disappear.
    2. His kind words envelop her in warmth, providing a comforting feeling.

  3. To involve someone or something deeply.

    1. The project will envelop her time, giving her less time for other tasks.
    2. Scandal began to envelop the politician and he lost his reputation.

Synonyms

surround cover enclose encase hide wrap packet wrapper
envelop noun

  1. A flat paper container used to send a letter.

    1. I put the letter in an envelop before mailing it.
    2. The envelop had a stamp on it, ready to be shipped.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "envelop" in English means: To completely cover something., To surround or enclose completely, as if with a covering., To involve someone or something deeply..

The phonetic transcription of "envelop" is /ɪnˈvel.əp/ in British English and /enˈvel.əp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "envelop": surround, cover, enclose, encase, hide, wrap, packet, wrapper.

Example usage of "envelop": "Fog will envelop the town soon, making it hard to see clearly.". More examples on the page.