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envelop

/ɪnˈvɛl.əp/

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verb

/ɪnˈvɛl.əp/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия полного покрытия, окружения или заключения чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering, surrounding, or enclosing something completely.

  1. Wrap or cover completelyB2formal

    To surround or cover something completely, often in a protective or enclosing manner.

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    • The thick fog enveloped the entire city.
    • She enveloped the gift in layers of tissue paper.
    • The darkness enveloped the forest as night fell.

    Synonymscocooncoverencaseencloseenfoldshroudsurroundveilwrap

    Antonymsexposerevealuncoverunveilunwrap

  2. Overwhelm or engulfB2formal

    To completely surround or affect someone or something, often in a figurative sense.

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    • A feeling of sadness enveloped him after the news.
    • The silence enveloped the room as everyone waited.
    • The warmth of the fire enveloped the cold travelers.

    Synonymsconsumeengulfenshroudfloodinundateoverwhelmsubmergesuffocateswallowswamp

    Antonymsexposefreerelease

Forms
  • enveloped past participle
  • enveloped past simple
  • enveloping present participle
  • envelops third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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