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envelop

 

[ ɪnˈvɛləp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

stationery

A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.

Synonyms

cover, package, wrapper

Examples of usage

  • Please put the letter in the envelope.
  • She sealed the envelope with a kiss.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Enclose or wrap up in or as if in a covering.

Synonyms

enclose, surround, wrap

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

🇮🇳 लपेटना

🇩🇪 einhüllen

🇮🇩 membungkus

🇺🇦 охоплювати

🇵🇱 owijać

🇯🇵 包む (tsutsumu)

🇫🇷 envelopper

🇪🇸 envolver

🇹🇷 sarmak

🇰🇷 감싸다 (gamssada)

🇸🇦 يغلف (yughallif)

🇨🇿 obalit

🇸🇰 obaliť

🇨🇳 包围 (bāowéi)

🇸🇮 oviti

🇮🇸 umlykja

🇰🇿 орау

🇬🇪 შეფუთვა (sheputva)

🇦🇿 bükmək

🇲🇽 envolver

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,580, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.