enfolds
Surrounds in fabric
Enfolds means wraps around or encloses, suggesting something being gathered into an embrace or covering: The fog enfolds the valley each morning.
The word carries a gentle, protective quality—a mother enfolds a child in her arms, darkness enfolds a sleeping town.
To enfold can also mean to include or incorporate: The new policy enfolds several previous guidelines.
Tight, affectionate clasp
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- cradleRocking bed for infants
- nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
snuggle · clasp · hold · squeeze · envelop · caress · arms · bosom
Protected place or structure
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
sanctuary · refuge · haven · cocoon · armor · fortress · cover · shroud
Hospitable greeting offered
- gatherBring or come together
- incorporateAbsorb into something larger
- absorbTake in fully
- assimilateAbsorb and incorporate fully
embrace · accept · receive · integrate · unite · enclose · contain · encompass
Attentive regard for others
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- cherishValue with deep affection
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- warmthHeat you feel
gentleness · affection · love · compassion · devotion · solicitude · attentiveness · support
hug
Tight, affectionate clasp
cuddle · snuggle · clasp · hold · squeeze · envelop · caress · arms · bosom · gather
shelter
Protected place or structure
harbor · sanctuary · refuge · haven · cocoon · armor · fortress · cover · shroud · veil
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
- gatherBring or come together
- incorporateAbsorb into something larger
- absorbTake in fully
assimilate · embrace · accept · receive · integrate · unite · enclose · contain · encompass · subsume
care
Attentive regard for others
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- cherishValue with deep affection
- comfortEase or soothing relief
warmth · gentleness · affection · love · compassion · devotion · solicitude · attentiveness · support · kindness
secrets
Concealed information
obscured · concealed · cloaked · enshrouded · enigma · arcane · occult · cryptic · inscrutable · esoteric