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to wrap

to wrap

560 1.0
To cover something by putting material around it
  • verb
  • /ræp/
: envolver
  • Can you help me wrap the birthday gift with this colorful paper?
  • wrap a gift
  • wrap a present
  • wrap a package

Let's just jump in, just wrap it and do a nice slow pull.

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Examples

Synonyms

to cover
vsto wrap
∞ 1.0

To put something over another thing to protect or hide it

is more about enclosing or winding material around for protection
to wrap around
vsto wrap
216 3.4

Cover something by winding a cloth around it

is broader, including any covering not only by winding
to wrap up
vsto wrap
72 3.6

Cover something completely with paper, cloth or another material to protect it

is a more general act of covering or winding not limited to materials
to drape
vsto wrap
50 4.3

To hang or cover something loosely with cloth

is usually a tighter or more complete enclosing rather than loose covering
to shroud
vsto wrap
37 6.0

To cover something completely, often with a cloth

is more about protection or simple covering rather than concealment
to envelop
vsto wrap
34 4.5

To surround something completely, like fog or darkness

is more focused on protection and often involves winding actions
to enclose
vsto wrap
31 3.7

Surround something completely, often with a wall or fence

is usually material covering or winding rather than structural enclosure
to encase
vsto wrap
22 4.9

To cover something completely so nothing can get in or out

is typically a looser covering for protection rather than a sealed enclosure
to wind
vsto wrap
8 3.2

To wrap something around another thing in a coil

is a more general covering or enclosing action not only coiling
to twine
vsto wrap
7 4.1

To twist threads together or wind them around something

is broader covering many enclosing methods beyond twisting
to enfold
vsto wrap
6 5.6

To cover something completely, as if by a blanket or mist

is often carried out by winding a covering around for protection
to cocoon
vsto wrap
5 4.6

To wrap someone or something in soft material to keep it warm and safe

is more general and not limited to protective enclosed coverings
to swath
vsto wrap
  • US
5 8.2

To wrap something completely in cloth or bandages

is used for general covering or winding not only for bandaging
to armor
vsto wrap
  • US
4 4.8

To put a strong protective layer on something

is about flexible material layered or wound for simple protection
to lap
vsto wrap
2 4.8

To put one thing over another so they overlap

is often a full enclosing or winding action rather than partial overlap
to sheathe
vsto wrap
2 6.5

To cover something with a protective layer, for example metal, leather or plastic

is a more general action including loose coverings and winding
to sheet
vsto wrap
1 7.2

To cover something with a cloth or paper

is a general action not limited to using single flat pieces of material
to enwrap
vsto wrap
1 8.0

To cover something completely, often by surrounding it with cloth or paper

is often done by winding a covering around something for protection
to sleeve
vsto wrap
1 5.5

To put something into a cover to protect it

is normally done by winding or layering material around rather than inserting
to canopy
vsto wrap
1 5.5

To cover something with cloth or leaves to give shade

is mainly about surrounding or winding material to cover something fully
to shrinkwrap
vsto wrap
1 5.1

To wrap something tightly in thin plastic that gets smaller when heated

is a general covering action not limited to heated plastic films
to overwrap
vsto wrap
1 4.4

To cover something with an extra layer to protect it or make it look nicer

is the basic action of enclosing or winding not only extra layering
to parcel
vsto wrap
  • Specialized
1 8.7

To cover a rope with strips of cloth to protect it

is a general enclosing or winding action not limited to rope

Antonyms

to reveal
∞ 2.3

Show something that was hidden or secret

to unwrap
38 1.0

To take off paper or cloth that covers a gift

to uncover
30 2.7

Remove a cover to show what is under it

Idioms

to wrap around one's little finger
  • Informal
8.1

To make someone do what you want by charming them

Phrasal Verbs

to wrap up
332 3.0

Finish an activity or task

to wrap around
216 3.4

Cover something by winding a cloth around it

to wrap up
72 3.6

Cover something completely with paper, cloth or another material to protect it

to wrap arms around
25 2.8

To put your arms around someone or something to show love and protect them

to gift-wrap
17 2.2

Wrap a present in pretty paper and add a ribbon or bow to make it look nice

to wrap up
6 2.8

Put on warm clothes to keep warm in cold weather

to wrap up
5 3.4

Roll something into a tube by turning it around

to wrap a gift
1 1.0

To cover a gift with pretty paper and ribbon before giving it

to wrap in cotton wool
  • UK
1 7.9

To protect someone too much so they do not learn to deal with problems

to wrap a bandage
1 2.6

To cover a wound with a piece of cloth to protect it

to wrap a meeting
1 3.2

To finish a meeting so everyone can leave

to pop bubble-wrap
  • Informal
2.7

Burst the small air bubbles in plastic wrap for fun or to feel calm

Compounds

plastic wrap
  • US
17 1.7

A thin clear plastic sheet used to cover food to keep it fresh

bubble wrap
12 1.7

A soft plastic sheet with many small air bubbles that stops fragile things from breaking when you pack them

shrink-wrap
8 3.2

A thin clear plastic film that shrinks when heated around products

Saran Wrap
  • US
7 2.1

A thin clear plastic film used to cover food to keep it fresh

gift wrap
4 1.0

Decorated paper used to wrap presents for special occasions

shrink-wrap
  • Jargon
1 6.8

A set of terms included with a product that you must accept before use

fish wrap
1 5.5

A flatbread filled with cooked fish, vegetables, and sauce

ear wrap
7.4

A piece of jewellery that goes around the ear without a piercing

How Covered

to envelop
34 4.5
to encase
22 4.9
to enclose
31 3.7
to wrap
560 1.0
to cover
∞ 1.0
to drape
50 4.3

Surface Forms

wrap infinitive
wrapped past
wrapped past participle
wrapping present participle
wraps third person singular

Etymology

The verb wrap comes from an old word meaning 'to wind, fold, or cover', so to wrap something is to put a cover around it or to turn one thing around another. This sense explains why we wrap gifts, wounds, or food for protection and neatness.