Definitions for encloses

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encloses en·close

Spelling: [en-klohz]

IPA: /ɛnˈkloʊz/

Encloses is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 195 anagrams from letters in encloses (ceelnoss).

Definitions for encloses

verb (used with object)

1. to shut or hem in; close in on all sides:
2. to surround, as with a fence or wall:
3. to insert in the same envelope, package, or the like:
4. to hold or contain:
5. Roman Catholic Church. to restrict to the enclosure of a monastery or convent. (of a monastery, convent, church, etc.) to establish or fix the boundary of an enclosure.

Origin of encloses

First recorded in 1275-1325, enclose is from the Middle English word en-, inclosen. See in-¹, close

Examples for encloses

He then gave her some addressed envelopes in which to enclose her letters to him.

But I have a circlet of diamonds which can enclose all living creatures.

I will enclose the second payment of her fee in a letter which I am writing to her.

If you wish an immediate or personal answer, enclose stamp for reply.

If you enclose 15 cents I will also prepay all express charges.

I open this to enclose the general's letter, which will explain every thing.

This might have inspired Wright to enclose part of his Anna Karenina inside a theater, as if a Chekhov play is being mounted.

I enclose the copy of my letter to my sister, which you are desirous to see.

Could one live far from one's bulbs, when they enclose the grand black tulip?

To prevent people sending who have no use for seeds, I ask you to enclose 10cts.