encompass
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to enclose within a circle; surround
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to bring about; cause to happen; contrive
he encompassed the enemy's ruin
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to include entirely or comprehensively
this book encompasses the whole range of knowledge
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of encompass
Explanation
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. A lecture on Edward Hopper might encompass all aspects of his life and art, a work of art could encompass many techniques, and a policeman's jurisdiction may encompass an entire state. The continental U.S. encompasses 48 states. This entry encompasses many examples of the word encompass in use!
Vocabulary lists containing encompass
Born a Crime
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The Things They Carried
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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Example Sentences
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Operation Encompass was first set up in England in 2011 by primary school head teacher Elisabeth Carney-Haworth and her husband David, who is a former police officer.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2023
The Community Home Lenders Association, which opposed the deal, has argued that Empower and ICE's Encompass unit are the top two vendors for loan origination software, jointly controlling upwards of 60% of the market.
From Reuters • Mar. 9, 2023
Operation Encompass aims to help children affected by domestic violence by getting them immediate support from staff in their school.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2022
Encompass Health Corp., up 68 cents to $61.90.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022
Father, to crave thine aid With earnest supplication for myself And for my firm allies, who at this hour, Seven leaders of seven bands embattled there, Encompass Thebè’s plain.
From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles
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