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3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'WRAP'

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We have definitions for 3 phrasal verbs with 'WRAP'

3 phrasal verbs with 'WRAP'

Wrap around

  1. Cover with clothing, usually to keep warm
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: She WRAPPED a scarf AROUND her head because it was so cold.
  2. Cover or encircle with part of your body
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: He WRAPPED his arms AROUND her.

Wrap round

  1. Cover with clothing, usually to keep warm
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: He WRAPPED the cloth ROUND his fingers to keep warm.
  2. Cover or encircle with part of your body
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: She WRAPPED her arms ROUND him.

Wrap up

  1. Cover in paper
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They WRAPPED UP the presents then put a ribbon around them.
  2. Dress warmly
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: WRAP UP carefully or you'll catch your death of cold outside in that rain.
  3. Finish
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: That WRAPS things UP, so we'll end this meeting.

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