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verb
- 1. surround and have or hold within: "a vast halo encompassing the Milky Way galaxy" Similar
- 2. cause (something) to take place: archaic "an act designed to encompass the death of the king"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb encompass, which means to include, envelop, or accomplish. See how to use encompass in a sentence and compare it with related words.
Encompass means to include or contain different types of things. Learn how to use this formal verb with synonyms, related words, and example sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus.
Encompass means to contain. When you see the word, picture a campus which encompasses lecture halls, a football field, a medical center, a dining hall and some parking lots. Encompass can be used when talking about anything that contains something else.
Encompass definition: to form a circle about; encircle; surround. See examples of ENCOMPASS used in a sentence.
to include different types of things: The festival is to encompass everything from music, theater, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts. Synonyms. cover. embrace. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Including and containing. absorptive capacity. accessibly.
encompass something to include a large number or range of things. The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. The group encompasses all ages.
Encompass means to include, surround, or achieve something. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from Collins English Dictionary.
