envelop
verb (used with object)
to wrap up in or as in a covering.
enveloped
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past participleof envelop.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof envelop.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
envelopverb (used with object)to wrap up in or as in a covering.
Example Sentences
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That’s one reason cybersecurity stocks like CrowdStrike have seen strong performance this year, bucking the selloff that’s enveloped many other software names.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Even worse air enveloped the central and western regions of the state.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
My left arm and hand are enveloped in a mass of probes, wires, gizmos and cuffs.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
By being in close quarters together, a greater sense of collaboration has enveloped The Ringer’s team.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
“Deshacer!” she intoned, and a bright light enveloped the Nightbeast.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
