English Dictionary
Definition of “enfold”
enfold or infold(ɪnˈfəʊld
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to cover by enclosing
- to embrace
- to form with or as with folds
Alternative Forms
enˈfolder inˈfolder noun enˈfoldment inˈfoldment noun
Synonyms
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wrap,
surround,
enclose,
wrap up,
encompass,
shroud,
immerse,
swathe,
envelop,
sheathe,
enwrap,
Usage examples
There was a dankness in the air, a smell of creeping poverty which emanated from the beggars and rose to enfold them all.
Appiganesi, Lisa, Dreams of Innocence (1994)Today the Olympic flame will be reborn yet again to enfold the whole world in its light.
CBC (2004)By which we meant, `That's not how the plot was supposed to enfold.
Independent (1998)And when his wings enfold you to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
Amoda, MOVING INTO ECSTASY: An Urban Mystic's Guide to Movement, Music and Meditation (2001)
