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encompass
[ en-kuhm-puhs ]
verb (used with object)
He built a moat to encompass the castle.
The folds of a great cloak encompassed her person.
- to include comprehensively:
a work that encompasses the entire range of the world's religious beliefs.
- Obsolete. to outwit.
encompass
/ ɪˈʌə /
verb
- to enclose within a circle; surround
- to bring about; cause to happen; contrive
he encompassed the enemy's ruin
- to include entirely or comprehensively
this book encompasses the whole range of knowledge
Derived Forms
- ˈdz貹Գ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·dz·貹·Գ noun
- ܲ··dz·貹 adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of encompass1
Example Sentences
Now he’s running for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, which encompasses some of the city and the surrounding area.
However, equal amounts of attention will be paid to the artists who didn't make it into the hallowed hall, which encompasses all genres of popular music.
FND Action said the brain network disorder encompassed neurological symptoms including limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, twitching, sensory issues and more.
She admitted that Trump’s strategy — including tariffs on countries other than Vietnam — could affect her district, which encompasses Little Saigon.
Supreme Court ruling that upheld the definition of harm to encompass “significant habitat modification or degradation.”
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