embower

verb

im-ˈbau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce embower (audio)
Definition of embowernext
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely over the years grapevines have completely embowered the summerhouse in the garden

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Recent Examples of embower Lush tree canopies embower the houses in greenery and create a park-like landscape that draws together the different styles. — Blair Kamin, chicagotribune.com, 3 June 2019 This tiny room is embowered with floral tributes, fruit offerings, et cetera. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2018 Once way out in the woods, reached only by wagon road from Seattle, today Denny Park is the only place left in the neighborhood where the public can enjoy such an intact canopy of big trees embowering open ground. — Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, 21 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embower
  1. wrap
  2. envelop
  3. shroud
  4. enclose
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  • For now, this is an intriguing proof of concept, a tantalizing glimpse of what electric mobility might look like someday, and a technology wrapped in enough engineering jargon to make the average driver’s eyes glaze over.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In the photos, she is seen standing knee-deep in the water before wrapping a towel over her body to dry off.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrap
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  • The richness of the palette, according to Kehoe, is perfect for creating a space that will envelop all who enter.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Deadly weekend Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport underscored the risk of war enveloping still more of the Middle East.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of envelop
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  • As Rubin said, the space would be striking even if it weren't shrouded in mystery after being closed for so many years.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Because their earliest years are spent shrouded in clouds of dust, these nascent stars can be hard to spot.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of shroud
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  • The larger ring also improves sensitivity because optical gyroscopes can detect smaller rotations when the light encloses a greater area.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The back frizz is more confined, enclosed in the semi-neat bun.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of enclose

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“Embower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embower. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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