How to Use "Wrap" with Example Sentences

wrap (v): to cover something with paper or fabric; to put your arms around something

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Used with adverbs:

"She securely wrapped her baby in a blanket."
(securely, firmly, tightly)

"She wrapped a sweater loosely around her shoulders."
(loosely)

"He carefully wrapped his wife's anniversary present."
(carefully, neatly)

"Each chocolate piece was wrapped individually."
(individually)

Used with prepositions:

"He wrapped his arms tightly around his mother."
(around)

"She securely wrapped her baby in a blanket."
(in)

wrap (n): a decorative paper to cover a gift; a piece of outer clothing usually worn to keep warm

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Used with nouns:

"That is beautiful gift wrap."
(gift)

Used with adjectives:

"She put her baby in a warm wrap."
(warm, cozy)

"My grandmother knitted me a shoulder wrap for my birthday."
(shoulder)

"I put plastic wrap on the food containers."
(plastic)

Used with verbs:

"She put on a wrap to stay warm."
(put on, wore)

"I unrolled the gift wrap."
(unrolled, rolled up)