Meaning & use

Enclosing

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Surrounding something completely, especially with a barrier, or including something along with a letter or package.

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A tall fence stood enclosing the entire property.

Please find enclosing a copy of your original invoice.

A note on using this word

Commonly used in formal correspondence, as in "enclosing herewith," to indicate an attached document.

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