ENCLOSE Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word enclose. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ENCLOSE
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confine | verbv | |||||||
verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • prevent from leaving or from being removed • close in • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement | ||||||||
envelop | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering | ||||||||
contain | verbv | |||||||
verb • include or contain; have as a component • contain or hold; have within • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • be divisible by • be capable of holding or containing • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of | ||||||||
encase | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose in, or as if in, a case | ||||||||
encircle | verbv | |||||||
verb • form or draw a circle around • bind with something round or circular | ||||||||
encompass | verbv | |||||||
verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||||||||
surround | verbv | |||||||
noun • the area in which something exists or lives verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • envelop completely • surround so as to force to give up • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||||
encage | verbv | |||||||
verb • To lock inside a cage; to imprison. | ||||||||
inclose | verbv | |||||||
verb • surround completely • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing | ||||||||
enfold | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering | ||||||||
enwrap | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering | ||||||||
fortify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make strong or stronger • enclose by or as if by a fortification • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • add nutrients to • add alcohol to (beverages) | ||||||||
insert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication • an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted • (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program • (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film verb • put or introduce into something • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing • fit snugly into • insert casually | ||||||||
introduce | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to come to know personally • bring something new to an environment • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing • bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment • bring in or establish in a new place or environment • put or introduce into something • bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc. • put before (a body) • furnish with a preface or introduction • be a precursor of | ||||||||
wrap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person • a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla • the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped verb • arrange or fold as a cover or protection • arrange or coil around • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • crash into so as to coil around | ||||||||
close in | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • advance or converge on • surround completely | ||||||||
hold in | verbv | |||||||
verb • close in • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • hold back; keep from being perceived by others | ||||||||
put in | verbv | |||||||
verb • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing • keep or lay aside for future use • break into a conversation • set up for use • make an application as for a job or funding • to insert between other elements | ||||||||
stick in | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • insert casually • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing |