encompass
[ en-kuhm-puhs ]
/ ɛnˈkʌm pəs /
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verb (used with object)
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OTHER WORDS FROM encompass
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British Dictionary definitions for encompass
encompass
/ (ɪnˈkʌmpəs) /
verb (tr)
to enclose within a circle; surround
to bring about; cause to happen; contrivehe encompassed the enemy's ruin
to include entirely or comprehensivelythis book encompasses the whole range of knowledge
Derived forms of encompass
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