enfold

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈfəʊld/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈfəʊld/
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verb
R

to wrap or hold someone in your arms, showing love and care

He gently enfolded the baby in his arms.

R

to completely cover or surround something

The fog enfolded the city, making it hard to see.

translation

v. to wrap or hold someone in your arms, showing love and care; to completely cover or surround something

Word Forms

3rd Present enfolds
Past enfolded
Perfect enfolded
Progressive enfolding