Enfold Meaning in English
word
ɪnˈfoʊɫd
in-FOHLD
ɛnfˈəʊld
en-OOHLD
Definition
To hold someone or something closely, especially by wrapping your arms around them; or to cover or surround completely.
Usage & Nuances
'Enfold' is formal and poetic. Often used for gentle, loving actions—'enfold in one's arms.' Can be literal (physical embrace) or figurative (enfolded by darkness, silence). Less common in daily speech than 'hug' or 'embrace.'
Spanish: abrazar - envolverPortuguese (BR): abraçar - envolverPortuguese (PT): abraçar - envolverChinese (Simplified): 包裹 - 抱住Chinese (Traditional): 包裹 - 擁抱Hindi: आलिंगन करना - समेटनाArabic: يحتضن - يلفBengali: আলিঙ্গন করা - আবৃত করাRussian: обнимать - окутыватьJapanese: 包み込むVietnamese: ôm lấy - bao phủKorean: 감싸다 - 품다Turkish: sarmak - kucaklamakUrdu: اپنی آغوش میں لینا - ڈھانپ لیناIndonesian: memeluk - menyelimuti
Example Sentences
She enfolded the child in her arms.
basic
The fog enfolded the city.
basic
She felt safe, enfolded by his love.
basic
The old blanket enfolded me in warmth.
natural
Darkness enfolded the forest as the sun set.
natural
He wished he could enfold her worries and make them disappear.
natural