verb

enclose

to enclose, to surround, to include

Please enclose a check with your application.

Please enclose a cheque with your application.

A high fence encloses the property.

A high fence encloses the property.

((sth.)) ((with/in sth.)) to put (sth.) in an envelope with a letter Please enclose a resume with your letter.

((sth.)) to surround (sth.) A tall wall encloses the garden.

Synonyms: include, attach, surround, encircle

From the prefix 'en-' (in) + 'close'. Literally, 'to close in'.

Think of 'closing' a letter with something 'in' it, or 'closing' a fence 'in' around a yard.

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