wreathe

[riːð]

wreathe Definition

• 1. surround or encircle (something) with a wreath
• 2. form into a wreath

Using wreathe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wreathe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The statue was wreathed in flowers.

• Example

  The smoke wreathe around the chimney.

• Example

  She wove the flowers together to wreathe them around the door.

wreathe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wreathe

• encircle
• surround
• envelop
• engird
• gird

Phrases with wreathe

• wreathe one's arms around someone

  to hug someone tightly

  Example

  She wreathe her arms around him and held him tight.

• wreathe in smoke

  to inhale smoke

  Example

  He wreathe in smoke from his cigarette.

• wreathe with smiles

  to smile broadly

  Example

  Her face wreathed with smiles when she saw her old friend.

Origins of wreathe

from Old English 'writhan', meaning 'to twist'

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Summary: wreathe in Brief

'Wreathe' [riːð] means to surround or encircle something with a wreath or form into a wreath. It can also be used figuratively, such as 'wreathe one's arms around someone,' which means to hug someone tightly. Other examples include 'wreathe in smoke' and 'wreathe with smiles.'