Enfold — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Enfold

Enfold (verb)

  1. to surround or cover closely
  2. to put one's arms around and press tightly

Enfold (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to surround or cover closely

    "darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill"

    similar: bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose, encompass, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap, mantle, muffle, shroud, swathe, veil, wrap
    related: curtain, drape, embed, encase, swaddle, blanket, overlay, overspread, camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask, circle, encircle, enlace, enwind
    near: bare, denude, expose, strip

  2. to put one's arms around and press tightly

    "the winner enfolded the huge bouquet of roses in her arms and thanked the judges"

    similar: bear-hug, clasp, crush, embrace, enclasp, grasp, hug, strain
    related: clamp, cling, cradle, grab, grip, hold, bosom, embosom, encircle, entwine, envelop, enwind, fold, lock, twine, wrap, cuddle, fondle, nestle, nuzzle, pat, pet, snuggle, stroke

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enfold

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enfold:

bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose, encompass, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap, mantle, muffle, shroud, swathe, veil, wrap, bear-hug, clasp, crush, enclasp, grasp, hug, strain

Related Words for Enfold

curtain, drape, embed, encase, swaddle, blanket, overlay, overspread, camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask, circle, encircle, enlace, enwind, clamp, cling, cradle, grab, grip, hold, entwine, fold, lock, twine, cuddle, fondle, nestle, nuzzle

Near Antonyms of Enfold

bare, denude, expose, strip

Frequently Asked Questions about Enfold

What does "Enfold" mean?

"Enfold" means to surround or cover closely. As a verb, it is defined as: to surround or cover closely. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Enfold"?

Other words for "Enfold" include bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace and enclose. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enfold" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enfold"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enfold". Common alternatives include bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose, encompass and enshroud.

How do you use "Enfold" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enfold" in a sentence: "darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill"; "the winner enfolded the huge bouquet of roses in her arms and thanked the judges".

Is "Enfold" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enfold" is a verb.

What is another word for "Enfold" meaning "to surround or cover closely"?

When "Enfold" (verb) means to surround or cover closely, synonyms include bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom and embower.

What is another word for "Enfold" meaning "to put one's arms around and press tightly"?

When "Enfold" (verb) means to put one's arms around and press tightly, synonyms include bear-hug, clasp, crush, embrace, enclasp and grasp.

What words are related to "Enfold"?

Words related to "Enfold" include curtain, drape, embed, encase, swaddle, blanket, overlay and overspread.