Envelop and Encircle

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Envelop

Envelop verb - To close or shut in by or as if by barriers.

Usage example: a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city

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Encircle is a synonym for envelop in surround topic. In some cases you can use "Encircle" instead a verb "Envelop", when it comes to topics like adopt, enclose, include, encase. popular alternative

Encircle

Encircle verb - To travel completely around.

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Synonyms for Encircle

Envelop is a synonym for encircle in surround topic. You can use "Envelop" instead a verb "Encircle", if it concerns topics such as adopt, include, circumscribe. popular alternative

Nearby Words: encircling, encirclement

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Common collocations

face	envelop face	encircle face
earth	envelop earth	encircle earth
world	envelop world	encircle world
enemies	envelop enemies	encircle enemies

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