Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

enlace

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.34 in modern English

Syllables: en-lace
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To bind or encircle with lace, or as with lace

Transitive verb

verb

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"But yet I may ſay ſafely, so many wel lettred Embraudred, enlaſid together, and fettred, And ſo little learning, ſo lewdly alowed, What fault find ye herein but may be avowed?"
"The chains of command are designed to enlace various departments."
"The bonds of friendship helped enlace the two communities."
"His speech sought to enlace both the traditional and modern values."

Etymology

From Old French enlacer.

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

enlaces (present, singular) enlacing (participle, present) enlaced (participle, past) enlaced (past)

Derived Forms

enlacement

Synonyms

lace encircle enfold intertwine twine entwine interlace

Rhymes With

place case face space race red in the face base white space replace grace chase pace

Questions

What does enlace mean?: To bind or encircle with lace, or as with lace
Where does enlace come from?: From Old French enlacer.

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