Definition

To completely cover or surround something, often in a way that makes it hard to see or escape.

Example

The fog began to envelop the entire valley, making it difficult to see the road ahead.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how the fog seems to envelop the park in the mornings?

Yeah, it looks so mysterious and beautiful!

I love how it can envelop everything in a soft quietness.

Definitely! It makes the early walk feel so peaceful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Envelop → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "velop" (from Latin "volvere", meaning to roll or wrap). The word "envelop" means to cause something to be wrapped or covered completely.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'wrapped up' or 'covered' — 'en-' means to cause to be in, and 'velop' relates to rolling or wrapping.

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