How Do You Spell ENFOLD?

Pronunciation: [ɛnfˈə͡ʊld] (IPA)

Enfold is a verb that means to wrap up or embrace. The spelling of this word can be explained with IPA phonetic transcription as ɪnˈfoʊld. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "i" sound, followed by the "n" consonant sound. The second syllable includes the "oh" sound as in "go," then the "l" consonant sound, and the short "d" sound. The stress is on the first syllable, which is common for many English words.

ENFOLD Meaning and Definition

1. Enfold is a verb that refers to the action of wrapping something or someone in a secure, gentle, or protective manner. It can also mean to enclose or embrace someone or something closely. This term typically connotes a sense of care, tenderness, and warmth.

   The act of enfold entails creating a surrounding or encompassing boundary around an object or a person, often done with great care or in a delicate manner. It implies a close and tender relationship, as if drawing someone or something into a comforting embrace. Enfolding can involve the use of one's arms, hands, or any other flexible material to encase or encircle.

   Enfolding conveys a sense of protection and safety, as it shields and secures the object or person within its boundaries. This term can depict a physical action, but it is also frequently used metaphorically. In a figurative sense, enfold can describe the act of embracing or including someone in a concept, idea, or group, often implying a sense of belonging or acceptance.

   The word enfold encapsulates an idea of enveloping, surrounding, or containing something or someone in a nurturing and gentle manner, conveying a sense of protection, intimacy, or incorporation.

Common Misspellings for ENFOLD

• tenfolds
• enfort
• infeld
• onhold
• denfeld
• anold
• onfold
• unhold
• unfild
• unfoled
• invold
• enrolld
• enrold
• evnfold
• unfoldd
• infoed
• envoled
• envoed
• envole
• andold
• enroled
• manfold
• enfored
• inrold
• enfoced
• enfild
• enolp
• enolo
• pnfold
• ermold
• ensold
• enfuled
• infolde
• meniold
• oenfold
• penfild
• penfolld
• endord
• endood
• evold
• Onfeold
• Onafold
• Onfould
• Onfolld
• Enfoulde
• Enflodd
• Enfould
• neinfold
• enfebld
• Enjole
• enfeald
• Eneola

Etymology of ENFOLD

The word enfold is derived from the Old English word infaldian, which is a combination of the prefix in- (meaning into) and the root fald (meaning fold). The original meaning of enfold was to involve or enclose completely within something, as if metaphorically placing something into a fold. Over time, the word evolved to have more general meanings, such as to embrace or to envelop.

Idioms with the word ENFOLD

• enfold sm in sth The idiom "enfold someone in something" means to embrace or encompass someone in a warm, comforting, or protective manner. It suggests physically or metaphorically surrounding someone with care, support, or love.
• enfold (oneself or someone) in (something) The idiom "enfold oneself or someone in something" means to embrace or surround oneself or someone in a physical or metaphorical way. It implies providing comfort, protection, or support to that person.
• enfold someone in something The idiom "enfold someone in something" typically means to embrace or surround someone with a specific feeling, emotion, or environment, providing them with a sense of comfort, support, or protection.

Similar spelling words for ENFOLD

• Enfield,
• unfold,
• ennobling,
• enfolding,
• ennoble.

Conjugate verb Enfold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have enfolded

you would have enfolded

he/she/it would have enfolded

we would have enfolded

they would have enfolded

I would have enfold

you would have enfold

he/she/it would have enfold

we would have enfold

they would have enfold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been enfolding

you would have been enfolding

he/she/it would have been enfolding

we would have been enfolding

they would have been enfolding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would enfold

you would enfold

he/she/it would enfold

we would enfold

they would enfold

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be enfolding

you would be enfolding

he/she/it would be enfolding

we would be enfolding

they would be enfolding

FUTURE

I will enfold

you will enfold

he/she/it will enfold

we will enfold

they will enfold

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be enfolding

you will be enfolding

he/she/it will be enfolding

we will be enfolding

they will be enfolding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have enfolded

you will have enfolded

he/she/it will have enfolded

we will have enfolded

they will have enfolded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been enfolding

you will have been enfolding

he/she/it will have been enfolding

we will have been enfolding

they will have been enfolding

IMPERATIVE

you enfold

we let´s enfold

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to enfold

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was enfolding

you were enfolding

he/she/it was enfolding

we were enfolding

they were enfolding

PAST PARTICIPLE

enfolded

PAST PERFECT

I had enfolded

you had enfolded

he/she/it had enfolded

we had enfolded

they had enfolded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been enfolding

you had been enfolding

he/she/it had been enfolding

we had been enfolding

they had been enfolding

PRESENT

I enfold

you enfold

he/she/it enfolds

we enfold

they enfold

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am enfolding

you are enfolding

he/she/it is enfolding

we are enfolding

they are enfolding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

enfolding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have enfolded

you have enfolded

he/she/it has enfolded

we have enfolded

they have enfolded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been enfolding

you have been enfolding

he/she/it has been enfolding

we have been enfolding

they have been enfolding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it enfold

SIMPLE PAST

I enfolded

you enfolded

he/she/it enfolded

we enfolded

they enfolded