Definitions for: Encompass


[v] include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"



Webster (1913) Definition: En*com"pass, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Encompassed; p.
pr. & vb. n. Encompassing.]
To circumscribe or go round so as to surround closely; to
encircle; to inclose; to environ; as, a ring encompasses the
finger; an army encompasses a city; a voyage encompassing the
world. --Shak.

A question may be encompassed with difficulty. --C. J.
Smith.

The love of all thy sons encompass thee. --Tennyson.

Syn: To encircle; inclose; surround; include; environ;
invest; hem in; shut up.

Synonyms: comprehend, cover, embrace

See Also: include

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