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encompass

UK
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
US
/ɪnˈkɑmpəs/
encompassverb
encompassed
Past Simple
encompassed
Past Participle
encompassing
ing-form
UK
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
US
/ɪnˈkɑmpəs/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
comprise
surround
include
contain
cover
enclose
embrace
incorporate
Antonyms
exclude
omit
leave out
except
encompassgerund / present participle
Definitions
Broad and comprehensive in scope; covering or including everything relevant.
The report offers an encompassing overview of the issue.
encompasspast participle
Definitions
Surrounded, enclosed, or included within boundaries.
The encompassed area has been designated a wildlife reserve.
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