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enclose

[ en-klohz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, en·closed, en·clos·ing.

to shut or hem in; close in on all sides:
a valley enclosed by tall mountains.
Synonyms: girdle, ring, encompass, encircle
to surround, as with a fence or wall:
to enclose land.
Synonyms: girdle, ring, encompass, encircle
to insert in the same envelope, package, or the like:
He enclosed a check.
A book was sent with the bill enclosed.
to hold or contain:
His letter enclosed a check.
Roman Catholic Church.
1. to restrict to the enclosure of a monastery or convent.
2. (of a monastery, convent, church, etc.) to establish or fix the boundary of an enclosure.

enclose

/ ɪnˈkləʊz /

Origin of enclose¹

First recorded in 1275–1325, enclose is from the Middle English word enclosen, inclosen. See in- ¹, close

The foundational concepts of philosophy enclose the logos, and reason, within a sort of 'closure.'

This might have inspired Wright to enclose part of his Anna Karenina inside a theater, as if a Chekhov play is being mounted.

Tall iron gates between the arches enclose the graves, which are marked with massive sarcophagi of Scotch granite.

If the enquiry refers to matters interesting only to yourself, enclose a postage-stamp for the reply.

Enclose the invitation in a white envelope, and tie it with white satin ribbon.

How shall we enclose the power of such majesty in one dwelling-place?

The tire on its steel core is taken to the mold room and placed in a steel box or mold, shaped to exactly enclose it.

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