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enfold

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \in-ˈfōld, en-\
    • /ɪnˈfəʊld/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \in-ˈfōld, en-\

Definitions of enfold word

  • noun enfold Surround; envelop. 1
  • abbreviation ENFOLD envelop 1
  • abbreviation ENFOLD embrace 1
  • verb enfold If something enfolds an object or person, they cover, surround, or are wrapped around that object or person. 0
  • verb enfold If you enfold someone or something, you hold them close in a very gentle, loving way. 0
  • verb enfold to cover by enclosing 0
See all 11 definitions of enfold

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Parts of speech for Enfold

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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enfold popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for enfold

verb enfold

  • enclose — Surround or close off on all sides.
  • surround — to enclose on all sides; encompass: She was surrounded by reporters.
  • embrace — An act of holding someone closely in one's arms.
  • wrap — to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf.
  • wrap up — something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, as a shawl, scarf, or sweater: an evening wrap.
All 24 Synonyms of enfold

Antonyms for enfold

verb enfold

  • abandon — If you abandon a place, thing, or person, you leave the place, thing, or person permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
  • free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
  • leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
  • let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
  • loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
All 9 Antonyms of enfold

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