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encompassed

UK
/ɪnˈkʌmpəst/
US
/ɪnˈkɑmpəst/

Translations

encompassverb

encompassed

Past Simple

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

encompassed

Used attributively, e.g. "the encompassed territory" meaning surrounded or included.
The encompassed area has been designated a wildlife reserve.
La zone encerclée a été désignée réserve naturelle.
Synonyms
wrapped
comprehended
incorporated
covered
contained
embraced
enclosed
encircled
surrounded
included
Antonyms
exposed
uncovered
omitted
excluded

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.
encompasspast participle
Surrounded, enclosed, or included within boundaries.
The encompassed area has been designated a wildlife reserve.
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