Envelop: meaning, definitions and examples
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envelop
[ ɪnˈvɛləp ]
stationery
A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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envelop |
Repeated term, see the first entry for context and examples.
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wrapper |
Used to describe a piece of material wrapped around something, often for protection, concealment, or to make it visually appealing. Commonly related to food items, candies, or gifts.
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cover |
Used when placing something over another item for protection, concealment, or closure. It can also refer to occupying a particular area or addressing a topic.
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package |
Used when referring to an object wrapped or boxed for delivery or shipment. It can also denote a set of items or services offered together.
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Examples of usage
- Please put the letter in the envelope.
- She sealed the envelope with a kiss.
action
Enclose or wrap up in or as if in a covering.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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envelop |
Duplicate entry with the same use case as above |
enclose |
Used when physically putting something inside a container or when something is surrounded by boundaries, often in a formal or practical context.
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surround |
Used when describing something being on all sides of something else, often in a more neutral or descriptive sense.
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wrap |
Used when something is covered by winding or folding material around it, often implying care or completeness.
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Examples of usage
- He carefully enveloped the fragile item in bubble wrap.
- The fog enveloped the entire city.
Translations
Translations of the word "envelop" in other languages:
🇵🇹 envelopar
- envolver
- cobrir
🇮🇳 लपेटना
🇩🇪 einhüllen
- umhüllen
- umgeben
🇮🇩 membungkus
🇺🇦 охоплювати
- огортати
- загортати
🇵🇱 owijać
- otaczać
- okrywać
🇯🇵 包む (tsutsumu)
🇫🇷 envelopper
- entourer
- couvrir
🇪🇸 envolver
- cubrir
- rodear
🇹🇷 sarmak
- kaplamak
- çevrelemek
🇰🇷 감싸다 (gamssada)
🇸🇦 يغلف (yughallif)
- يحيط (yuḥīṭ)
- يغطي (yughṭī)
🇨🇿 obalit
- obklopit
- pokrýt
🇸🇰 obaliť
- obklopiť
- pokryť
🇨🇳 包围 (bāowéi)
- 包裹 (bāoguǒ)
- 覆盖 (fùgài)
🇸🇮 oviti
- obdajati
- pokriti
🇮🇸 umlykja
🇰🇿 орау
🇬🇪 შეფუთვა (sheputva)
🇦🇿 bükmək
- əhatə etmək
- örtmək
🇲🇽 envolver
- cubrir
- rodear
Etymology
The word 'envelop' originated from the Middle English word 'envolupen', which in turn came from the Old French word 'envoluper'. The French word is a combination of the prefix 'en-' (meaning 'in') and 'voloper' (meaning 'wrap'). The term has been used in English since the 14th century.
See also: envelope.