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embower

 

[ ษชmหˆbaสŠษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to cover

To embower means to enclose or cover something with a protective shelter, typically using plants or foliage. This term is often used in literary contexts to describe the act of creating a secluded or shaded area, often by planting trees or shrubs. The idea of embowering evokes images of nature providing comfort and protection. It can also convey a sense of beauty and tranquility.

Synonyms

enclose, shade, surround

Examples of usage

  • The garden was embowered with lush vines.
  • They chose to embower their secret retreat with tall hedges.
  • The old oak trees embower the picnic area, creating a peaceful haven.

Translations

Translations of the word "embower" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encantar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฐเฅเคถเฅเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einrahmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghiasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ะฐะผะปัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otaczaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ฒใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท envelopper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envolver

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘˜๋Ÿฌ์‹ธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obklopovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obklopovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฏ็ป•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obkroลพiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umlykja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envolver

Word origin

The word 'embower' is derived from the Middle English term 'embowen', which comes from the combination of the prefix 'em-', meaning 'to cause to be' and 'bower', a word of Old English origin, 'bur', which refers to a dwelling or shelter. Historically, bower has been associated with a womanโ€™s private chamber or a rustic retreat. Over time, the verb 'embower' evolved to describe the action of creating a sheltered space using natural elements, thus reflecting the beauty and serenity of nature. This concept has been prominent in English literature since the medieval period, signifying not just physical seclusion but also a metaphorical refuge from the outside world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,342, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.