enfold

Meanings

• Verb

  To wrap or fold something around an object or person, often protectively.

  - "She enfolded the baby in a soft blanket."
  - "The tree was enfolded in a thick layer of snow."

• Verb

  To embrace or hold someone or something closely.

  - "He enfolded her in his arms."
  - "The library enfolded me in a world of knowledge."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enfold
fold , mold , bold , scold

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Variants

List of all variants of enfold that leads to same result
enfold , enfolded , enfolden , enfolding , enfolds

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Etymology

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Old English 'enfaldan' - to fold around, from 'en-' (around) + 'foldan' (to fold)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'enfold' is often used in science fiction to describe the process of merging two entities into one.

2. In some cultures, the act of enfolding is believed to have spiritual significance and is used in rituals and ceremonies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wrap: A related concept to 'enfold' is 'wrap.' Both words describe the action of covering something with fabric or material.

2. Embrace: Another related concept is 'embrace.' While 'enfold' implies wrapping around, 'embrace' emphasizes the closeness and connection between two things or people.

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Culture

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In literature, 'enfold' is often used metaphorically to describe a deep sense of comfort, protection, or love. For example, in Emily Dickinson's poem 'I Heard a Fly Buzz,' the speaker describes death as 'enfolding' them.

How to Memorize "enfold"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize wrapping or folding an object around something else. Imagine the motion of enfolding.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enfold' with the feeling of being wrapped up in a warm blanket or the protective embrace of a loved one.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Enfold: Embrace and Fold.' This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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