infold
Embrace within layers
To infold is to fold inward or wrap something within: The petals infold at night.
It also means to embrace or envelop: She infolded the child in her arms.
The word carries a sense of enclosure or protection, drawing something into a sheltered interior.
Enfold is more common and means the same thing.
Rocking bed for infants
- nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
- swaddleWrap infant tightly
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
envelop · cuddle · snuggle · clasp · hug · squeeze · nurture · shelter
Contain or summarize completely
- sheathProtective blade covering
- shroudBurial cloth or covering
- cloakSleeveless outer wrap
- veilFabric that obscures
cover · screen · conceal · seclude · sequester · isolate · shield · hide
Unopened plant growth
- petalBloom's colorful segment
- leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
- sepalOuter floral whorl segment
- germinateBegin plant development
unfurl · crease · curl · whorl · involute · convolute · lamina · margin
Absorb into something larger
- mergeCombine into unity
- blendCombine into mixture
- absorbTake in fully
- assimilateAbsorb and incorporate fully
combine · fuse · meld · synthesize · coalesce · amalgamate · unify · intermix
cradle
Rocking bed for infants
cocoon · envelop · cuddle · snuggle · clasp · hug · squeeze · nurture · shelter · comfort
encapsulate
Contain or summarize completely
veil · cover · screen · conceal · seclude · sequester · isolate · shield · hide · obscure
bud
Unopened plant growth
germinate · unfurl · crease · curl · whorl · involute · convolute · lamina · margin · apex
incorporate
Absorb into something larger
assimilate · combine · fuse · meld · synthesize · coalesce · amalgamate · unify · intermix · interweave