Wreathe

Pronunciation: /riːð/

Definitions of wreathe

verb to twist or entwine something in a circular or spiral shape

Example Sentences

A1 She wreathe flowers into a beautiful crown.

A2 The children wreathe colorful ribbons around the maypole.

B1 The artist wreathe vines around the sculpture to add a natural touch.

B2 The decorator wreathe fairy lights around the room for a magical effect.

C1 The master gardener wreathe intricate patterns of flowers in the garden.

C2 The designer wreathe fabrics and jewels together to create a stunning gown.

Examples of wreathe in a Sentence

formal The florist used fresh flowers to wreathe the entrance of the wedding venue.

informal I like to wreathe my front door with holiday lights during Christmas.

slang Let's wreathe the car with streamers for the parade.

figurative His words wreathe around my heart, bringing me comfort in times of need.

Grammatical Forms of wreathe

• past tense: wreathed
• plural: wreathes
• comparative: more wreathed
• superlative: most wreathed
• present tense: wreathe
• future tense: will wreathe
• perfect tense: have wreathed
• continuous tense: is wreathing
• singular: wreath
• positive degree: wreathe
• infinitive: to wreathe
• gerund: wreathing
• participle: wreathing

Origin and Evolution of wreathe

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wreathe' originated from Old English 'writhan' meaning to twist or turn.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wreathe' evolved to refer to the act of twisting or forming into a wreath, typically used in the context of flowers or foliage.