Enfold

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfoʊld/

Definitions of enfold

verb to wrap or cover completely; to embrace or envelop

Example Sentences

A1 She gently enfolded the baby in a warm blanket.

A2 The flowers enfolded the garden in a riot of color.

B1 The cozy sweater enfolded her in warmth on the chilly evening.

B2 The tree branches enfolded the old house in a protective embrace.

C1 The community enfolded the new family with open arms and support.

C2 His words enfolded her in a sense of peace and understanding.

Examples of enfold in a Sentence

formal The artist used delicate brush strokes to enfold the subject in a sense of serenity.

informal I like to enfold myself in a warm blanket on cold days.

slang She enfolded her friend in a big hug after not seeing them for so long.

figurative The mystery enfolded the town in a shroud of fear and suspicion.

Grammatical Forms of enfold

• past tense: enfolded
• plural: enfolds
• comparative: more enfolded
• superlative: most enfolded
• present tense: enfolds
• future tense: will enfold
• perfect tense: have enfolded
• continuous tense: is enfolding
• singular: enfolds
• positive degree: enfold
• infinitive: enfold
• gerund: enfolding
• participle: enfolding

Origin and Evolution of enfold

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'enfold' originated from the Old English word 'enfaldan' which means to embrace or enclose.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enfold' has retained its original meaning of wrapping or enclosing something, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe the act of embracing or enveloping someone or something in a figurative sense.