1
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
the winner enfolded the huge bouquet of roses in her arms and thanked the judges
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enfold
Brain rot is thus a strikingly capacious term, enfolding the psychological and cognitive decay wrought by screen addiction, the bacteria-like content that feeds the addiction, and the argot of a generation for whom much of this content is made.
—
Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
The way Colman enfolded himself into the family, into the group, that’s a bond that’s gonna last forever with each one of us.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
The Longfellow Hotel, by contrast, enfolds visitors in comfort while gently nudging them to see the city.
—Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024
Briefly, one had dim visions of young pro-Palestine activists pouring onto the stage of the Fiserv Forum and laying down their banners, the better to be enfolded within the embrace of a contritely sobbing Ted Cruz.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for enfold
Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
The way Colman enfolded himself into the family, into the group, that’s a bond that’s gonna last forever with each one of us.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
The Longfellow Hotel, by contrast, enfolds visitors in comfort while gently nudging them to see the city.
—Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024
Briefly, one had dim visions of young pro-Palestine activists pouring onto the stage of the Fiserv Forum and laying down their banners, the better to be enfolded within the embrace of a contritely sobbing Ted Cruz.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for enfold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enfold
Verb
-
As of right now, our little run with NXT is wrapped.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
-
Percy Jackson and the Olympians introduces a new generation of demigods Season 2 recently wrapped filming in Vancouver.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The bride and groom also congratulated and lovingly hugged the couple.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
-
Select dresses, such as sheath and shift dresses, that hang straight off your shoulders and don’t hug too tightly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The sunlit sanctuary’s posh amenities include a rooftop garden enveloped in greenery with open views over the city.—
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
Verb
-
Christian Eidson, Tench’s good friend of 10 years, silently wept in the courtroom — one hand clasping his lips and the other holding his round glasses in his lap — as Robinson appeared in a bright orange Mecklenburg Detention Center uniform.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
-
The first lady's coin features a black and white photo of Melania smiling with her hands clasped in front of her face.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The case attracted national attention as the cause of fans' deaths were shrouded in mystery.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
-
McKinley was a man whose probity, caution, and incrementalism shrouded his analytical adroitness and tactical boldness.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Along with images of the sonogram and baby clothes, a couple more snaps included Courtney in front of a white barn cradling her growing baby bump, one image by herself and another with Cole by her side.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
-
The video, which has garnered more than 256,000 views to date, captured the woman cradling the dog on a serene beach, highlighting a message of hope for shelter animals waiting to find their forever homes.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Experts additionally recommend enclosing animal pens and coops with fencing––including on top––to keep spaces free of rodent and wild birds.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
14 Mar. 2025
-
There are also plenty of her scarab rings, jellyfish earrings and even Egyptian amulets enclosed in small glass globes, compounding on the idea of timeless treasures.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
One woman clings to her cat eye By April Long Read On Truer Words Kiss and Makeup Knock It Off?—
Jessica Iredale,
airmail.news,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Kodak invented the digital camera but clung to film.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfold. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share