Wreathe: meaning, definitions and examples

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wreathe

 

[ riหรฐ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

decorative formation

To wreathe means to twist or coil something into a circular or spiral formation. This often involves greenery, flowers, or other decorative items used for adornment. Wreathing is commonly seen during festive occasions, used to embellish doors, tables, or as part of a ceremonial display. It can also refer to encircling or surrounding something in a way that evokes a certain type of embellishment or decoration.

Synonyms

circle, enfold, surround

Examples of usage

  • She decided to wreathe the doorway with ivy and flowers for the wedding.
  • The children wreathed the park's trees with colorful ribbons for the festival.
  • He wreathed his head with a laurel crown during the celebration.

Translations

Translations of the word "wreathe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coroa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kranz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karangan bunga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wieniec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่Šฑๅ† 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couronne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guirnalda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงelenk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”ํ™˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูƒู„ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›nec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veniec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฑ็Žฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ venec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณาฏะป ัˆะพา“ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒงแƒฃแƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผl dษ™stษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guirnalda

Etymology

The word 'wreathe' originates from the Old English word 'wriรฐan', meaning 'to twist' or 'to turn'. This root is related to the Germanic word '*wriรพan', which also conveys the idea of twisting or winding around. Over time, 'wreathe' became associated specifically with the act of creating a circular ornament or arrangement, particularly using natural materials like foliage and flowers. Its use has evolved to encompass not only physical wreaths used for decoration but also metaphorical applications that imply surrounding or enveloping something in a specific form. The tradition of wreath-making has historical roots in various cultures, symbolizing victory, honor, and sometimes the cyclical nature of life itself.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,966, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.