Wreathe (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move with slow, sinuous movements.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The snake began to wreathe its body through the narrow tunnel, searching for prey.
- As the dancer moved to the music, her arms seemed to wreathe around her body like a living vine.
- The fire's flames wreathe upwards in slow, undulating waves, mesmerizing onlookers.
- The small fish wreathe through the coral reef, their scales catching the sunlight.
- The dark smoke from the volcano began to wreathe around the mountain's peak, a sign of rising danger.
Meaning 2
Form into a wreath.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Laurel leaves were carefully plucked and wreathe into a stunning wreath for the victorious athlete.
- She gently gathered the flowers around the picture frame and began to wreathe them into a delicate arrangement.
- Flowers and greenery wreathe the casket, creating a beautiful final tribute to the deceased.
- Ribbons and flowers wreathe the maypole as the children danced around, weaving the strands together.
- Fragrant eucalyptus and ferns are gathered to wreathe the arms of the statues in the grand fountain.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Decorate or deck with wreaths; "wreathe the grave site".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The doorway was wreathe in flowers to celebrate the couple's wedding day.
- Locals would wreathe the maypole with colorful ribbons every year on spring equinox.
- We wreathe the Christmas tree with strings of fairy lights to give it a warm glow.
- The historic mansion was wreathe in festive decorations during the holiday season.
- Friends and family would wreathe her grave site with flowers every year on her birthday.