IPA: /ɪnˈleɪs/
KK: /ɪnˈleɪs/
To twist or weave together, often in a way that connects or binds things.
She decided to enlace the ribbons around the gift box for decoration.
Past: enlaced
Past Participle: enlaced
Enlace is derived from the Old French word 'enlacer', which means to entwine or embrace. The prefix 'en-' (meaning to cause to be) combined with 'lacer' (meaning to lace or bind) creates the meaning of binding or entwining together.
Think of 'binding' ('lacer') something together and 'causing' it to be entwined ('en-'). This helps you remember that 'enlace' means to entwine or embrace.