enclose — to surround something completely or put something inside an envelope or package
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to surround something completely or put something inside an envelope or package
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkloʊz/
Example Sentences
- The mysterious package enclosed a rubber chicken and a note saying 'Your secret weapon has arrived.'
- Please enclose a recent photo with your application form.
- The backyard is enclosed by a tall wooden fence to keep the neighbor's cat from stealing our fish.
enclose
VERB[/ɪnˈkloʊz/]
to surround something completely or put something inside an envelope or package
Farmers enclose the sheep pasture with a sturdy wooden fence at dawn.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'enclore', derived from Latin 'includere' meaning 'to shut in'. The prefix 'en-' means 'to cause to be' and 'close' comes from Latin 'clausus' meaning 'shut' or 'closed'.
Breakdown
en- (to cause to be) + close (from Latin clausus, shut) = enclose (to shut in or surround completely)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mysterious package enclosed a rubber chicken and a note saying 'Your secret weapon has arrived.'”
“Please enclose a recent photo with your application form.”
“The backyard is enclosed by a tall wooden fence to keep the neighbor's cat from stealing our fish.”
“The shopping mall encloses a beautiful indoor garden.”
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