envelop
Translation
to envelop, to surround, to cover
Examples
Fog began to envelop the city.
Fog began to envelop the city.
She was enveloped in a large coat.
She was enveloped in a large coat.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. / sb.)) to cover or surround (sth. / sb.) completely Fog began to envelop the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surround, cover, enclose; Antonyms: uncover, expose
Etymology
From Old French 'enveloper' (to wrap up), from 'en-' (in) and 'veloper' (to wrap).
Memory Tips
Think of how an 'envelope' (the noun) is used to 'envelop' (the verb) a letter. Note the different stress: enVELop (verb) vs ENvelope (noun).