Envelop ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Envelop ( verb )

1. To cover or enclose completely, as if with a wrapping or covering.
2. To surround or encircle completely; enclose.
3. To embrace or clasp tightly; hug.
4. To enclose (a document, etc.) in an envelope.
5. To encase or enclose (a building, structure, etc.) in a protective or ornamental covering or shell.

Origin:

From middle english enveloppen, from old french envelopper, from en- + velopper ("to wrap"), from latin involvere, from in- + volvere ("to roll").

Examples:

1. The fog enveloped the city.
2. The warmth of the fire enveloped her.
3. The company was enveloped in scandal.
4. He enveloped the letter in an envelope.
5. The new housing development will be enveloped by a green belt.

(As a noun)

Envelop ( noun )

1. To cover or enclose completely, as if with a wrapping or covering.
2. To surround or encircle completely; enclose.
3. To embrace or clasp tightly; hug.
4. To enclose (a document, etc.) in an envelope.
5. To encase or enclose (a building, structure, etc.) in a protective or ornamental covering or shell.

Origin:

From middle english enveloppen, from old french envelopper, from en- + velopper ("to wrap"), from latin involvere, from in- + volvere ("to roll").

Examples:

1. The fog enveloped the city.
2. The warmth of the fire enveloped her.
3. The company was enveloped in scandal.
4. He enveloped the letter in an envelope.
5. The new housing development will be enveloped by a green belt.