Enclose Meaning in English
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Definition
To surround something completely, or to put something extra (like a document) in a letter or package.
Usage & Nuances
'Enclose' is somewhat formal, often used in business or written communication ('Please enclose a copy...'). In physical contexts, 'enclose' means to surround with a fence, wall, etc. Not to be confused with 'include' (general adding) or 'attach' (especially for digital files). Common in instructions and polite requests.
Spanish: adjuntar - encerrarPortuguese (BR): anexar - cercarPortuguese (PT): anexar - cercarChinese (Simplified): 附上 - 围住Chinese (Traditional): 附上 - 圍住Hindi: संलग्न करना - घेरनाArabic: إرفاق - إحاطةBengali: বেষ্টিত করা - সংযুক্ত করা (চিঠির সাথে)Russian: окружать - вложить (в письмо)Japanese: 囲む - 同封するVietnamese: bao quanh - đính kèm (vào thư)Korean: 둘러싸다 - 동봉하다Turkish: çevrelemek - eklemek (mektuba)Urdu: گھیرنا - لف کرنا (خط کے ساتھ)Indonesian: bao quanh - đính kèm (vào thư)
Example Sentences
Please enclose a photo with your application.
basic
A wall encloses the garden.
basic
Be sure to enclose all required documents.
basic
If you don't enclose the receipt, they won't process your refund.
natural
I've enclosed a check for payment in the envelope.
natural
The park is enclosed by tall trees, making it very quiet.
natural