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enfold

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪnˈfoʊld/

KK: /ɪnˈfoʊld/

transitive verb
Definition

To wrap or cover something completely, often in a way that creates folds or layers.


Example

The mother enfolded her child in a warm blanket.


Tense Forms

Past: enfolded

Past Participle: enfolded


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen the way the trees enfold the park in autumn?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's beautiful when the leaves change colors and surround everything.
Sloth A
I love how nature can enfold us in such vibrant colors.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It feels like stepping into a painting.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
envelop
embrace
wrap
Antonyms
release
expose
unfold
Root Explanation

Enfold → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "fold" (from Old English "faldan", meaning to fold or wrap). The word "enfold" means to wrap or cover something completely, causing it to be in a folded state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing to be in' ('en-') and 'folding' something ('fold') — that's how you remember that 'enfold' means to wrap something completely.

Visually Confused Words
tenfold
penfold
reunfold
unfold
refold
infold
engold
sevenfold
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