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envelop

1 of 1verb
/ɪnˈvɛləp/
Forms:envelops,enveloping,enveloped,enveloped
1

to completely surround or cover something

transitive
  • As night fell, the darkness began to envelop the city.
  • The fog started to envelop the landscape, reducing visibility.
  • The smoke from the fire enveloped the entire neighborhood, causing residents to evacuate.
  • The thick winter coat enveloped her body, protecting her from the biting cold.
  • The dense foliage enveloped the hiking trail, casting shadows and providing shade from the sun.