envelop
verb
en·vel·op
in-ˈve-ləp 
en-
enveloped; enveloping; envelops
1
: to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
2
: to mount an attack on (an enemy's flank)
Examples of envelop in a Sentence
a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city
the truth of the presidential assassination is enveloped in a dense fog of myths and conspiracy theories
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The sunlit sanctuary’s posh amenities include a rooftop garden enveloped in greenery with open views over the city.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The body is barely cold before they’re enveloped in a world of drugs and murder, with the FBI circling ever nearer to what looks like a criminal jackpot (fronted by a deli, hence the title).
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
There is a strong focus on the idea of protection and intimacy—garments that envelop the body while also revealing glimpses of skin, creating a play of contrasts and subtle allure.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Plus, from the ’90s, came a striking over-the-knee boot in suede, enveloping the leg like a second skin.
—Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The body is barely cold before they’re enveloped in a world of drugs and murder, with the FBI circling ever nearer to what looks like a criminal jackpot (fronted by a deli, hence the title).
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
There is a strong focus on the idea of protection and intimacy—garments that envelop the body while also revealing glimpses of skin, creating a play of contrasts and subtle allure.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Plus, from the ’90s, came a striking over-the-knee boot in suede, enveloping the leg like a second skin.
—Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envelop. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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envelop
verb
en·vel·op
in-ˈvel-əp
: to surround and enclose completely with or as if with a covering
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