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ENCLOSE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word enclose. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word enclose. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For ENCLOSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for enclose, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
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