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Enfold: meaning, definitions and examples

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enfold

 

[ ษชnหˆfoสŠld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to wrap

To enfold something means to wrap it closely or cover it completely. This term often implies a sense of comfort or protection. It can also refer to surrounding someone or something in a delicate or gentle manner.

Synonyms

enclose, shroud, surround, wrap

Examples of usage

  • She enfolded the baby in a warm blanket.
  • The mist enfolded the mountains at dawn.
  • He was enfolded by her warm embrace.
Context #2 | Verb

to include

To encompass or include as part of a larger whole. This usage often indicates a more abstract or metaphorical sense of enfolding, such as ideas or feelings.

Synonyms

comprise, contain, include, incorporate

Examples of usage

  • The project enfolds multiple disciplines.
  • Her thoughts were enfolded in doubt.
  • The community enfolds individuals from all backgrounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "enfold" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น envolver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคชเฅ‡เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einwickeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membungkus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะณะพั€ั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owijaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ…ใ‚€ (tsutsumu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท envelopper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envolver

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‹ธ๋‹ค (gamssada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูู‘ (laff)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zabalit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabaliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃน (bฤoguว’)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umlykja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒคแƒฃแƒ—แƒ•แƒ (sheputva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarmalama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envolver

Etymology

The word 'enfold' originates from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be in', and 'fold', derived from Old English 'fealdan' which means 'to fold'. The term has evolved over centuries, retaining its core meaning of wrapping or enclosing. It can be traced back to Middle English where the usage of 'enfolden' was commonly found in literary contexts. The metaphorical applications of enfolding, particularly in literature and poetry, often carry connotations of intimacy, safety, and care, making it a versatile term in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,309 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.