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envelop Definition

en·velop (en veləp, in-)

transitive verb

  1. to wrap up; cover completely
  2. to surround
  3. to conceal; hide

Etymology: ME envolupen < OFr envoluper: see en- & develop

envelop Related Forms
en·vel·op·ment noun
envelop Synonyms

envelop

v.

envelop Usage Examples

Object

  • algebra: In Chapter 2. we give a short summary of parts of the theory of quantized enveloping algebras.
  • globe: The biosphere, or thin layer of life enveloping the globe, is a unity.
  • virus: Such proteins are the major antigens of enveloped viruses.
  • listener: The sound quality is phenomenal, especially from the DTS soundtrack which will immerse and envelop the listener throughout.
  • viewer: The horizon of this drawing will stretch around the lower bar area enveloping the viewer or drinker in a crude pixelated, glittering landscape.
  • earth: The gases of the tail subsequently enveloped the earth.

Subject

  • darkness: All points of the compass also were enveloped by that darkness.

Preposition: by

  • darkness: All points of the compass also were enveloped by that darkness.

Modifying Another Word

  • completely: The pines, completely enveloped in flames, threw a wild glare on the scene.
  • immediately: Step into the Gardens ' towering glass rotunda and you're immediately enveloped in the steamy heat of a tropical paradise.
  • all: The crowd was all enveloping, not unlike a cloud.
  • now: Storms of a different kind now enveloped the paper.
  • only: Conspiratorial care can and must envelop only the technical aspect of the matter.
  • suddenly: All points of the compass were suddenly enveloped in darkness.

Preposition: in

  • mist: When these islands are enveloped in summer mist or haze, great heat may be expected.
  • flame: By the time the train had stopped the whole of the truck was enveloped in flames.
  • fog: Michael saw the great, glowing body first; the head of the golden one remained above him enveloped in the golden fog.
  • cloud: He is almost entirely enveloped in a cloud of hot air.
  • darkness: All points of the compass were suddenly enveloped in darkness.
  • smoke: The last performer rolled out on stage seated upon a throne, enveloped in smoke from a smoke machine.