Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛləp/

Definitions of envelop

noun an envelope or covering

Example Sentences

A1 The letter was inside the envelop.

A2 She carefully sealed the envelop before sending it.

B1 The envelop was addressed to the wrong recipient.

B2 The envelop contained important documents for the meeting.

C1 The elegant envelop was embossed with a gold seal.

C2 The envelop was securely sealed with wax to protect its contents.

verb to wrap up, cover, or surround completely

Example Sentences

A1 She carefully enveloped the letter in a pink envelope.

A2 The warm blanket enveloped the child in a comforting embrace.

B1 The fog enveloped the entire city, making it difficult to see.

B2 The music enveloped the room, creating a magical atmosphere.

C1 The darkness of the night enveloped the landscape, creating an eerie feeling.

C2 The love they shared seemed to envelop them completely, creating a sense of unity.

Examples of envelop in a Sentence

formal The letter was carefully placed in the envelop before being sealed.

informal Can you help me find an envelop to put this card in?

slang I always keep a spare envelop in my bag just in case.

figurative The feeling of love seemed to envelop her completely.

Grammatical Forms of envelop

past tense

enveloped

plural

envelopes

comparative

more enveloping

superlative

most enveloping

present tense

envelop

future tense

will envelop

perfect tense

have enveloped

continuous tense

is enveloping

singular

envelop

positive degree

envelop

infinitive

envelop

gerund

enveloping

participle

enveloped

Origin and Evolution of envelop

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'envelop' originated from the Middle English word 'envolupen' which came from the Old French word 'envoluper' meaning 'to wrap up'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'envelop' has retained its original meaning of wrapping or enclosing something, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe the act of completely surrounding or covering something.