encompass
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ verb C2- To form a circle around; to encircle.
- To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
- To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively. · This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.
- To go around, especially, to circumnavigate. · Drake encompassed the globe.
He/she/it encompasses · Past encompassed · Past participle encompassed · -ing form encompassing
Verb forms
- Base form
- encompass
- He/she/it
- encompasses
- Past
- encompassed
- Past participle
- encompassed
- -ing form
- encompassing
From the library
You may advise me how to walk amid the dangers which encompass me.”
While it generally translates to fun or entertainment, it encompasses a much broader atmosphere of lively conversation and companionship.
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