encloses

VERB

put inside, surround

Synonyms

STRONGEST

block off encase encircle encompass hem in insert wrap

STRONG

blockade bound cage circle circumscribe confine corral cover enfold enshroud environ fence hedge imbue immure implant impound imprison include induct intern jail limit mew pen restrict veil

WEAK

box up close in coop fence off lock in lock up mure set apart shut in wall in

Antonyms

STRONG

exclude face free let go liberate meet reject release reveal set free

WEAK

unloose

Example Sentences

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As the dew’s sphere Encloses all the clear Fires hung in the night, The thin moon and the shaken seas delight.

From Eidola by Manning, Frederic

Encloses Lady G——'s letter, and describes her concern for Lord G——.

From The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) by Richardson, Samuel

St Petersburg, August 17th, 1783,505 Encloses his letter to Count Ostermann, stating ill health to be the cause of his departure.—Interview with Count Ostermann relative to his return.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. VIII by Sparks, Jared

Encloses the copy of her letter to her sister.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 by Richardson, Samuel

Encloses resolutions to this purport passed by a public meeting of citizens of his town.

From The Life of Lyman Trumbull by White, Horace