enclose Meaning & Definition
What Does Enclose Mean?
Enclose is used as a verb meaning To surround with a wall, fence, etc. It can also mean To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.
Enclose in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ənˈkloʊz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | wrap, envelop and introduce |
| Verb forms | encloses, enclosing, enclosed |
Enclose Definition (Verb)
- To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
to enclose lands
- To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.
Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require a reply.
Synonyms of Enclose
Antonyms of Enclose
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Enclose in a Sentence
to enclose lands
Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require a reply.
Word Forms & Grammar
enclose (third-person singular simple present encloses, present participle enclosing, simple past and past participle enclosed)
Words That Rhyme With Enclose
Origin of Enclose
From Middle English enclosen, inclosen, from Middle English enclos, from Old French enclose, feminine plural past participle of enclore, from Vulgar Latin *inclaudō, *inclaudere, from Latin inclūdō (doublet of include), from in- (“in”) + claudō (“to shut”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kleh₂u- (“key, hook, nail”). Equivalent to en- + close.
How Do You Say Enclose?
Enclose is pronounced //ənˈkloʊz// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Enclose
What part of speech is enclose?
Enclose is a verb.
What is another word for enclose?
Close synonyms of enclose are wrap, envelop and introduce. See the full list of enclose synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of enclose?
The past tense of enclose is enclosed. The present participle is enclosing.