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Definition of enfold

enfold

/ɛnˈfoʊld/
en · fold
Past Simple:enfolded
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Past Participle:enfolded
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Present Participle:enfolding
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enfold Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To surround, envelop, or wrap up completely in or as if in folds.

Example

"A thick blanket of coastal fog began to enfold the quiet harbor as evening approached."

2

To hold or clasp affectionately in one's arms.

Example

"She stepped forward on the station platform to enfold her returning daughter in a warm embrace."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'enfold' (to wrap around, surround, or embrace) with 'infold', which is sometimes used as a variant spelling of 'enfold' in American English but in technical contexts specifically means to fold inward.

• Rhymes for enfold

• Nearby Words

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enfix
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enforceability
enforceable

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the late 14th century, the word combines the Old French prefix 'en-' (meaning 'in' or 'into') with the native English verb 'fold', replacing the earlier Middle English 'infolden'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enfold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enfold
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