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Verbs for Covering

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to cover
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to wrap
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to blanket
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to shroud
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to bandage
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to swathe
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to sheathe
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to encase
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to envelop
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to coat
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to overlay
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to inlay
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to resurface
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to encrust
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to laminate
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to slate
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to glaze
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to smear
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to daub
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to candy
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to paste
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to varnish
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to insulate
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to hood
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to cap
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to veneer
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to plaster
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to pad
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to wax
to cover
to cover
Verb
c
k
o
ʌ
v
v
e
ə
r
r
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to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

uncover
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She used a blanket to cover the delicate furniture during the move.
Please cover the cake with a cloth to keep it fresh until the party.

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to wrap
to wrap
Verb
w
r
r
a
æ
p
p

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

unwrap

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transitive
to blanket
to blanket
Verb
b
b
l
l
a
æ
n
n
k
k
e
ə
t
t

to cover something completely, as if with a blanket

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to shroud
to shroud
Verb
sh
ʃ
r
r
o
a
u
ʊ
d
d

to cover something in a protective or concealing manner

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transitive
to bandage
to bandage
Verb
b
b
a
æ
n
n
d
d
a
ɪ
g
ʤ
e

to cover a wound or part of the body with a piece of cloth for protection

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transitive
to swathe
Verb
s
s
w
w
a
ɑ
th
ð
e

to wrap or cover something with a long piece of cloth or material

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transitive
to sheathe
to sheathe
Verb
sh
ʃ
ea
i
th
ð
e

to insert a blade, such as a sword or knife, into its protective covering or holder

unsheathe

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to encase
to encase
Verb
e
ɛ
n
n
c
k
a
s
s
e

to surround or cover something completely with a protective structure

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transitive
to envelop
to envelop
Verb
e
ɪ
n
n
v
v
e
ɛ
l
l
o
ə
p
p

to completely surround or cover something

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transitive
to coat
to coat
Verb
c
k
oa
t
t

to put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering

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transitive
to overlay
to overlay
Verb
uk flag
/ˈoʊvɝˌɫeɪ/

to cover one thing over another

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to inlay
to inlay
Verb
i
ɪ
n
n
l
l
a
e
y
ɪ

to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

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transitive
to resurface
to resurface
Verb
uk flag
/ɹiˈsɝfəs/

to apply a new coating or material to reconstruct the surface of something, especially a road or pavement

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to encrust
to encrust
Verb
e
ɛ
n
n
c
k
r
r
u
ə
s
s
t
t

to cover something with a hard outer layer, forming a crust

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transitive
to laminate
to laminate
Verb
l
l
a
æ
m
m
i
ə
n
n
a
t
t
e

to cover something with a thin, protective layer that is not made of fabric

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to slate
to slate
Verb
s
s
l
l
a
t
t
e

to cover something with a type of fine-grained rock

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to glaze
to glaze
Verb
g
g
l
l
a
z
z
e

to cover something with a sweet and often shiny coating

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to smear
to smear
Verb
s
s
m
m
ea
ɪ
r
r

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to daub
to daub
Verb
d
d
au
ɔ
b
b

to coat a surface with plaster or a thick substance

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to candy
to candy
Verb
c
k
a
æ
n
n
d
d
y
i

to cover something, often with a sweet and sugary substance, typically in the form of candy or syrup

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to paste
to paste
Verb
p
p
a
s
s
t
t
e

to cover the surface of something with a thick substance

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to varnish
to varnish
Verb
v
v
a
ɑ
r
r
n
n
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ

to cover the surface of an object with a clear liquid that leaves a shine

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to insulate
to insulate
Verb
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
u
ə
l
l
a
t
t
e

to protect or shield from cold, heat, sound, or electricity by surrounding with a material that prevents the transfer of energy

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transitive
to hood
to hood
Verb
h
h
oo
ʊ
d
d

to cover someone or something by placing a hood over them

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transitive
to cap
to cap
Verb
c
k
a
æ
p
p

to place a lid or cover on something

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transitive
to veneer
to veneer
Verb
v
v
e
ə
n
n
ee
ɪ
r
r

to cover the surface of an object with a thin layer of decorative material for a more appealing appearance

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to plaster
to plaster
Verb
p
p
l
l
a
æ
s
s
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r

to cover something noticeably or heavily by sticking or applying a substance onto it

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to pad
to pad
Verb
p
p
a
æ
d
d

to add padding or cushioning to enhance comfort, protect, or modify the shape of something

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to wax
to wax
Verb
w
w
a
æ
x
ks

to apply a smooth and protective layer onto something, enhancing its appearance or providing a glossy finish

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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