enclose
13 synonyms and 0 antonyms for enclose, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To surround an area with a wall, fence, or other barrier.
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How to use enclose
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Etymology
From Old French enclore, ultimately from Latin includere ("to shut in"), from in- + claudere ("to shut"); related to "include."
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What does “enclose” mean?
The word “enclose” means to surround an area with a wall, fence, or other barrier. In plain terms, to surround with a barrier, or to put something inside a letter or parcel.
How do you pronounce “enclose”?
“Enclose” is pronounced ihn-KLOHZ (/ɪnˈkloʊz/ in IPA).
How do you use “enclose” in a sentence?
Here is “enclose” used in a sentence: “They enclosed the garden with a low picket fence.”
What part of speech is “enclose”?
“Enclose” is a verb.
Where does the word “enclose” come from?
The word “enclose” comes from Latin. From Old French enclore, ultimately from Latin includere ("to shut in"), from in- + claudere ("to shut"); related to "include.".
How many meanings does “enclose” have?
“Enclose” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to surround an area with a wall, fence, or other barrier.