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environ

UK
/ɪnˈvaɪrən/
US
/ɪnˈvaɪrən/

Translations

environverb
environed
Past Simple
environed
Past Participle
environing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈvaɪrən/
US
/ɪnˈvaɪrən/
entourerSens général et le plus courant.
The ancient castle was environed by a deep moat.
Le château ancien était entouré d’un large fossé.
Additional translations
environnerTour littéraire ou soutenu.
encerclerQuand l’idée de fermeture ou d’isolement est plus marquée.
Synonyms
encircle
encompass
beset
border
ring
enclose
surround
environpreposition
UK
/ɪnˈvaɪərən/
US
/ɪnˈvaɪrən/
autour de
The castle was built environ the small village, providing protection to its inhabitants.
Le château a été construit autour du petit village, protégeant ainsi ses habitants.

Definitions

environverb
To surround or enclose something.
The ancient castle was environed by a deep moat.
environpreposition
In the area surrounding or around something.
The castle was built environ the small village, providing protection to its inhabitants.
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