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- \in-ˈfōld, en-\
- /ɪnˈfəʊld/
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- \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
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Parts of speech for Enfold
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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".
enfold usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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.
Top questions with enfold
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Matching words
- Words starting with e
- Words starting with en
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