Enfold
verb
To wrap or cover someone or something completely.
He enfolds the baby in a warm blanket.
Often appears as...
- enfold in arms
- enfold in a blanket
verb
To fully surround or include someone in a feeling, activity or situation.
She was enfolded in warmth and love from her family.
Often appears as...
- enfold in love
- enfold in care
verb
To wrap or cover someone or something completely.
He enfolds the baby in a warm blanket.
Often appears as...
- enfold in arms
- enfold in a blanket
verb
To fully surround or include someone in a feeling, activity or situation.
She was enfolded in warmth and love from her family.
Often appears as...
- enfold in love
- enfold in care
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Focus on the action of covering something in a protective or comforting manner.
The nurse gently enfolds the newborn in a soft, cotton swaddle.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Enclosure
Enfold implies full wrapping, leaving no part exposed.
The darkness of night enfolds the town, as street lamps flicker out one by one.
Pro Tip 3/3Protective Nuance
Using 'enfold' can suggest a caring, protective quality to the action.
After finding the lost kitten, she enfolds it in her jacket to keep it safe from the cold.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Focus on the action of covering something in a protective or comforting manner.
The nurse gently enfolds the newborn in a soft, cotton swaddle.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Enclosure
Enfold implies full wrapping, leaving no part exposed.
The darkness of night enfolds the town, as street lamps flicker out one by one.
Pro Tip 3/3Protective Nuance
Using 'enfold' can suggest a caring, protective quality to the action.
After finding the lost kitten, she enfolds it in her jacket to keep it safe from the cold.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Focus on the action of covering something in a protective or comforting manner.
The nurse gently enfolds the newborn in a soft, cotton swaddle.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Enclosure
Enfold implies full wrapping, leaving no part exposed.
The darkness of night enfolds the town, as street lamps flicker out one by one.
Pro Tip 3/3Protective Nuance
Using 'enfold' can suggest a caring, protective quality to the action.
After finding the lost kitten, she enfolds it in her jacket to keep it safe from the cold.
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Quote examples
Khalil Gibran
Lebanese Poet
When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
Quote examples
Rudyard Kipling
English Writer
He wrapped himself in quotations - as a beggar would enfold himself in the purple of Emperors.
Quote examples
Khalil Gibran
Lebanese Poet
When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
Quote examples
Rudyard Kipling
English Writer
He wrapped himself in quotations - as a beggar would enfold himself in the purple of Emperors.
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