enclose
/ɪnˈkloʊz/ verb B1- To surround with a wall, fence, etc. · to enclose lands
- To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package. · Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require a reply.
He/she/it encloses · Past enclosed · Past participle enclosed · -ing form enclosing
Verb forms
- Base form
- enclose
- He/she/it
- encloses
- Past
- enclosed
- Past participle
- enclosed
- -ing form
- enclosing
From the library
“There shall not be one a minute longer than you please,” said Dantès, who had followed the working of his thoughts as accurately as though his brain were enclosed in crystal so clear as to display its minutest operations.
Albert glanced carelessly at the different missives, selected two written in a small and delicate hand, and enclosed in scented envelopes, opened them and perused their contents with some attention.
In order that you may not doubt the kind intention of the writer of this letter, you will find enclosed an order for 2,400 francs, payable in Florence, at Signor Gozzi’s; also a letter of introduction to the Count of Monte Cristo, on whom I give you a draft of 48,000 francs.
I enclose a draft for 5,000 livres, payable on M.
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