envelop — to wrap up, cover, or surround completely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to wrap up, cover, or surround completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈveləp/
Example Sentences
- The blanket of snow enveloped the sleepy village like a cozy winter hug.
- Panic enveloped the classroom when the teacher announced a surprise test.
- The delicious aroma of fresh bread enveloped the bakery.
envelop
VERB[/ɪnˈveləp/]
to wrap up, cover, or surround completely
💡 Concept
to wrap up, cover, or surround completely
🎵 Rhyme
Mist may envelop, but beauty will develop and wallop!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈveləp/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈveləp/
🌳Etymology
Prefixen--
Rootvelop
🎵Rhyme
developwallop
develop
wallop
🔗Collocations
envelop in darkness
envelop completely
envelop with warmth
envelop the building
smoke enveloped
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The blanket of snow enveloped the sleepy village like a cozy winter hug.”
😄 Fun example
“Panic enveloped the classroom when the teacher announced a surprise test.”
“The delicious aroma of fresh bread enveloped the bakery.”
“Mystery enveloped the case like a thick fog that refused to lift.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
surroundwrapcoverengulfembrace
Antonyms
exposeuncoverreveal
Related
envelopedevelopencompassshroud
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