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envelop

/ɛnˈvɛləp/verb

To wrap around or cover something completely.

Example sentences

  • “Thick fog enveloped the harbor by early evening.”
  • “A warm sense of calm enveloped her as she stepped into the quiet garden.”

Stress the second syllable: en-VEL-up. The stationery item is the 'envelope', EN-vuh-lohp, with a final e.

Synonyms for envelop

Often confused with envelop

envelop vs envelope

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