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Grammar : Verb
Spell : en-klohz
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈkloʊz

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Définition of enclose

Origin :
  • early 14c., from en- (1) + close, and partially from Old French enclos, past participle of enclore.
  • Specific sense of "to fence in waste or common ground" for the purpose of cultivation or to give it to private owners, is from c.1500. Meaning "place a document with a letter for transmission" is from 1707. Related: Enclosed; enclosing.
  • verb put inside, surround
Example sentences :
  • I will enclose the second payment of her fee in a letter which I am writing to her.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Could one live far from one's bulbs, when they enclose the grand black tulip?
  • Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)
  • I open this to enclose the general's letter, which will explain every thing.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • I enclose the copy of my letter to my sister, which you are desirous to see.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But I have a circlet of diamonds which can enclose all living creatures.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • If you wish an immediate or personal answer, enclose stamp for reply.
  • Extract from : « The Mayflower, January, 1905 » by Various
  • To prevent people sending who have no use for seeds, I ask you to enclose 10cts.
  • Extract from : « The Mayflower, January, 1905 » by Various
  • If you enclose 15 cents I will also prepay all express charges.
  • Extract from : « The Mayflower, January, 1905 » by Various
  • He then gave her some addressed envelopes in which to enclose her letters to him.
  • Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
  • Or sow with hemp all the borders where cabbages are planted, so as to enclose them, and not one of these vermin will approach.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

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