envelop
Translation
to envelop, to surround, to cover
Examples
Fog began to envelop the city.
Fog began to envelop the city.
A feeling of peace enveloped him.
A feeling of peace enveloped him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to wrap or cover (sth./sb.) completely Fog began to envelop the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surround, cover, enclose; Antonyms: uncover, expose
Etymology
From Old French 'enveloper', from 'en-' (in) + 'voloper' (to wrap).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'envelope' which 'envelops' (wraps) a letter. The verb is the action of the noun.