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enclose
This term describes the act of creating a boundary or a container around an object. When used in correspondence, it refers to the physical act of adding a document to an envelope, creating a shared space for the items. It carries a professional and formal tone in business communication.
In a spatial sense, the word evokes a feeling of restriction or protection. Whether it is a fence around a garden or mountains surrounding a valley, the focus is on the perimeter that separates the interior from the exterior, often implying a sense of confinement or security.
Meanings
To place something inside an envelope, package, or container together with a letter or other document.
Please enclose a stamped envelope with your application.
Phrasal Verbs
enclose in
to place something inside a container or surround it within a boundary
The precious manuscript was enclosed in a protective acid-free folder.