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wreathe
- pronunciation:
- rith
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
wreathed, wreathes, wreathing |
| definition 1: |
to make into a wreath; bend, twist, or weave.
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| definition 2: |
to form a wreath around; encircle; envelop.
- similar words:
- encircle
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| definition 3: |
to form a wreath of; coil, twist, or curl.
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| definition 4: |
to crown or adorn with or as if with a wreath.
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| related words: |
drape, loop, twine, twirl, twist, weave |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to take the shape of a wreath; form a ring.
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| definition 2: |
to move in a circular or curving course; coil, spiral, or curl.
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