en·com·pass ( n-k m p s)tr.v. en·com·passed, en·com·pass·ing, en·com·pass·es 1. To form a circle or ring around; surround. See Synonyms at surround. 2. To enclose; envelop. 3. To constitute or include: a survey that encompassed a wide range of participants. 4. To accomplish; achieve. en·com pass·ment n. |
encompass [ɪnˈkʌmpəs]
vb (tr)
1. to enclose within a circle; surround
2. to bring about; cause to happen; contrive he encompassed the enemy's ruin
3. to include entirely or comprehensively this book encompasses the whole range of knowledge
encompassment n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | encompass - 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" deal, plow, handle, treat, cover, address - act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China" include - have as a part, be made up out of; "The list includes the names of many famous writers" |
encompass
Translations
encompass [ɪnˈkʌmpəs] vt
(= include) [report, review, policy] [+ range, aspects] → comprendre, inclure
(= cover) [district, area] → comprendre, inclure
encompass
vt
(liter: = surround) → umfassen (by mit)
(= include) → umfassen
(liter, = bring about) downfall → herbeiführen
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