enter

Definition

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

Etymology

From Middle English entren, from Old French entrer, from Latin intrō (“enter”, verb), from intrā (“inside”). Has been spelled as "enter" for several centuries even in the United Kingdom, although British English and the English of many Commonwealth Countries (e.g. Australia, Canada) retain the "re" ending for many words such as centre, fibre, spectre, theatre, calibre, sombre, lustre, and litre.

Example Sentences

• "You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked."
• "[…]you can fynde in youre heartes to assaulte her with rebellion, or in any wise [ways] suffer any one eyvil motion to enter into your thoughtes against her?"
• "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."