enclose
[ en-klohz ]
/ ɛnˈkloʊz /
verb (used with object), en·closed, en·clos·ing.
to shut or hem in; close in on all sides: a valley enclosed by tall mountains.
to surround, as with a fence or wall: to enclose land.
to insert in the same envelope, package, or the like: He enclosed a check. A book was sent with the bill enclosed.
to hold or contain: His letter enclosed a check.
Also
inclose.
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Words nearby enclose
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enclose
inclose
/ (ɪnˈkləʊz) /
verb (tr)
to close; hem in; surround
to surround (land) with or as if with a fence
to put in an envelope or wrapper, esp together with a letter
to contain or hold