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Encircle vs Envelop - What's the difference?

encircle | envelop |

In transitive terms the difference between encircle and envelop

is that encircle is to surround, form a circle around while envelop is to surround or enclose.

encircle

English

Verb

(encircl)
  • To surround, form a circle around.

    • Derived terms

    * encirclement

    envelop

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l), (l) (obsolete) * (l)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To surround or enclose.
  • *
    • (b ) sporophyte with foot reduced, the entire sporophyte enveloped by the calyptra, which is ± stipitate at the base.
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    See also

    * envelope ----