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ensphere

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪnˈsfɪə/

KK: /ɪnˈsfɪr/

transitive verb
Definition

To surround or enclose something completely, as if placing it inside a sphere.


Example

The artist chose to ensphere the garden with a beautiful wrought-iron fence.


Tense Forms

Past: ensphered

Past Participle: ensphered


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how to ensphere your garden to make it feel cozier?
Sloth B
That's an interesting idea! I haven't really considered that before.
Sloth A
Yeah, I think it could create a nice atmosphere if you ensphere it with some plants or lights.
Sloth B
Definitely! It would be a unique way to transform the space.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
encircle
enclose
surround
Antonyms
release
expose
uncover
Root Explanation

Ensphere → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "sphere" (from Greek "sphaira", meaning ball or globe). The word "ensphere" means to enclose or surround something within a sphere.

Memory Tip

Think of 'en-' meaning to cause to be in something, and 'sphere' referring to a ball or globe — this helps you remember that ensphere means to surround something within a sphere.

Visually Confused Words
reinsphere
entosphere
unsphere
insphere
sphere
stenosphere
unsphered
geosphere
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