encompass in English dictionary

  • encompass

    Meanings and definitions of "encompass"

    • (transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
    • (transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
    • (transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
    • (transitive) To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To form a circle around; to encircle.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
    • encircle
    • surround
    • include
    • To include within its scope; to go round so as to surround.
    • To travel completely around somewhere or something.
    • To form a circle around.
    • verb
      include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"

    Synonyms of "encompass" in English dictionary

    cover, include, comprehend are the top synonyms of "encompass" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of encompass

    • encompass ( third-person singular simple present encompasses, present participle encompassing, simple past and past participle encompassed)
    • encompass (third-person singular simple present encompasses, present participle encompassing, simple past and past participle encompassed)
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