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Meaning of envelops
The primary meaning of the word "envelops" is to surround or enclose something completely.
Etymology of envelops
The word "envelops" comes from the Old French word "envelopper", which is derived from "en-" (meaning "in" or "on") and "voloper" (meaning "to wrap" or "to fold"), and is related to the Latin word "volumen", meaning "roll" or "folding".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of surrounding or enclosing something.
Synonyms
encloses
surrounds
encircles
encompasses
encases
envelops
wraps
covers
conceals
hides
screens
shields
protects
defends
guards
secures
contains
holds
grasps
clasps
clutches
clasps
embraces
folds
encloses
envelops
wraps
surrounds
encircles
encompasses
encases
covers
conceals
hides
screens
shields
protects
defends
guards
secures
contains
holds
grasps
clutches.
Definitions
- To surround or enclose something completely, especially with a covering or a shape that fits closely around it.
- To surround or enclose someone or something with a particular feeling, atmosphere, or influence.
Usage Examples
- The fog envelops the city, making it difficult to navigate.
- The warm sunlight envelops the room, creating a cozy atmosphere.
- The sound of the music envelops the audience, transporting them to another world.
Antonyms
exposes
reveals
uncovers
discloses
lays bare
opens
clears
frees
releases
liberates
unmasks
unveils
uncovers
reveals
lays open
exposes
clears
empties
unloads
unleashes
unshackles
unchains
unfurls
unfolds
unrolls.