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encloses

|en/close/s|

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/ɪnˈkloʊzɪz/

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/ɪnˈkləʊzɪz/

(enclose)

surround or include

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
enclose	encloses	enclosed	enclosed	enclosing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'enclose' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enclosen,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'close' meant 'shut.'

Historical Evolution

'enclosen' transformed into the modern English word 'enclose.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to shut in,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to surround or include.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to surround something completely, often with a barrier or boundary.

The garden is enclosed by a high fence.

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Verb 2

to include something with a letter or package.

I have enclosed the documents you requested.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45