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English verb: wrap up

1. wrap up (contact) arrange or fold as a cover or protection


SamplesWrap the baby before taking her out.
Wrap the present.


Synonymswrap


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody PP.
Somebody ----s something PP


Broader (hypernym)cover


Narrower (hyponym)cere, do up, gift-wrap, parcel, shrinkwrap, shroud


Antonymsunwrap, undo

2. wrap up (change) finish a task completely


SamplesI finally got through this homework assignment.


Synonymsclear up, finish off, finish up, get through, mop up, polish off


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)complete, finish


Narrower (hyponym)cap off

3. wrap up (change) form a cylinder by rolling


SamplesRoll up a banner.


Synonymsroll up


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)change surface


Verb grouproll, roll up


Antonymsunfurl, unroll

4. wrap up (body) clothe, as if for protection from the elements


SamplesCover your head!.


Synonymscover


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)apparel, clothe, dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog









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