Enclose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ənˈkloʊz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Enclose is a verb meaning (transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
Meaning
(transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.
Example Sentences
to enclose lands
Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require a reply.
The creative commons of the internet has been gradually and inexorably enclosed, much as agricultural land was by parliamentary acts from 1600 onwards in England.
Word Forms
- encloses
- enclosing
- enclosed
Synonyms for enclose
Depending on context, synonyms include incastellate, encastellate, fortify, wrap, envelop, introduce.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include envelop, enwrap, enfold, inclose, wrap, confine.
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