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intersperse vs enclose

enclose vs intersperse

intersperse and enclose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intersperse No No Yes No
enclose No No Yes No
As verbs, enclose is a hypernym of intersperse; that is, enclose is a word with a broader meaning than intersperse:
  • intersperse: introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
  • enclose: place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
Other hypernyms of intersperse include inclose, insert, introduce, put in, stick in.
intersperse (verb) enclose (verb)
introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
place at intervals in or among surround completely
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
close in
Difference between intersperse and enclose

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