Enclose Definition

ĕn-klōz
enclosed, encloses, enclosing, inclosed, incloses, inclosing
verb
enclosed, encloses, enclosing
To shut in all around; hem in; fence in; surround.
Webster's New World
To fence in so as to prevent common use.
Enclosed the pasture.
American Heritage
To build or equip with a roof and walls.
Enclosed the deck for winter use.
American Heritage
To contain.
Webster's New World
To insert in an envelope, wrapper, etc., often along with something else.
To enclose a check with one's order.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Enclose

  • Middle English enclosen from Old French enclos past participle of enclore from Latin inclūdere include

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Enclose Sentence Examples

  • Hills nearly enclose the city, protecting it from the ocean fogs.

  • I enclose a ticket, hoping that you will come.

  • Steep rocky hills enclose the vale.

  • The r6th-century lines of fortification enclose a very much larger area than the Roman city, forming a great loop to the west, and also including a considerable space on the left bank of the river.

  • Its walls date from the end of the 13th century, replacing earlier fortifications, and enclose a space much larger than that now covered by the town.

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