Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

infold

verb
/ɪnˈfoʊld/
Definition
To wrap or enclose something within layers or folds.
Examples
  • The gentle breeze seemed to infold her in a warm embrace.
  • The artist’s design would infold the unique elements of the landscape into the painting.
  • As he spoke, the words seemed to infold the audience in his story.
Meaning
The term ‘infold’ means to encompass or surround something, often by folding or wrapping it in a way that is intimate or protective.
Synonyms
  • enfold
  • wrap
  • surround
  • enclose