Definition

To wrap or surround something with a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, similar to a wreath.

Example

The artist chose to enwreathe the statue with colorful flowers for the festival.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how they enwreathe the trees with lights during the holidays?

Yes, it looks so beautiful and festive at night!

I love how it makes everything feel so much more magical.

Absolutely! It really enwreathes the whole neighborhood in cheer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enwreathe → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "wreathe" (from Old English "wriðan", meaning to twist or to wrap). The word "enwreathe" means to cause something to be wrapped or twisted around something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing to be in' ('en-') a state of 'twisting or wrapping' ('wriðan') — that's why enwreathe means to wrap around.

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