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enclose
verb en·close \in-ˈklōz, en-\
: to surround (something)
: to put something around (something)
: to include (something) with a letter or in a package
Full Definition of ENCLOSE
transitive verb
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: to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope <a check is enclosed herewith>
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Variants of ENCLOSE
en·close also in·close \in-\
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Origin of ENCLOSE
Middle English, probably from enclos enclosed, from Anglo-French, past participle of enclore to enclose, from Vulgar Latin *inclaudere, alteration of Latin includere — more at include
First Known Use: 14th century
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ENCLOSES Defined for Kids
enclose
verb en·close \in-ˈklōz\
en·closeden·clos·ing
Definition of ENCLOSE for Kids
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: to close in : surround <The porch is enclosed with glass.>
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: to hold in : confine <He enclosed the animals in a pen.>
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: to put in the same package or envelope with something else
Synonym Discussion of ENCLOSE
enclose, envelop, and fence mean to surround something and close it off. enclose is used of putting up barriers (as walls) or a cover around something so as to give it protection or privacy. <A high hedge encloses the garden.> envelop is used of surrounding something completely by a soft layer or covering to hide or protect it. <Clouds enveloped the peaks of the mountains.> fence is used of surrounding something with or as if with a fence so that nothing may enter or leave. <A stone wall fences in the yard.>
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