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encompass

UK
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
US
/ɪnˈkɑmpəs/

Translations

encompassverb
encompassed
Past Simple
encompassed
Past Participle
encompassing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
US
/ɪnˈkɑmpəs/
The garden is designed to encompass the central fountain.
Le jardin est conçu pour encercler la fontaine centrale.
The course will encompass various aspects of environmental science.
Le cours englobera divers aspects des sciences de l'environnement.
Additional translations
causerSens rare, littéraire et vieilli.
Synonyms
comprise
surround
include
contain
cover
enclose
embrace
incorporate
Antonyms
exclude
omit
leave out
except

Definitions

encompassverb
To include comprehensively; to contain within a larger whole.
The course will encompass various aspects of environmental science.
To form a circle around; to encircle.
The garden is designed to encompass the central fountain.
To bring about or cause to happen, especially something undesirable or harmful.
The conspirators sought to encompass the king's death.
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