encompass

en·com·pass  (n-kmps)

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.

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en·compass·ment n.

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encompass

Verb

1. to enclose within a circle; surround

2. to include all of: the programme encompasses the visual arts, music, literature, and drama

Thesaurus

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" embrace, comprehend, cover 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"

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encompass

verb 1. include, hold, involve, cover, admit, deal with, contain, take in, embrace, incorporate, comprise, embody, comprehend, subsume

verb 2. surround, circle, enclose, close in, envelop, encircle, fence in, ring, girdle, circumscribe, hem in, shut in, environ, enwreath

Translations

encompass [ɪnˈkʌmpəs] vt → abarcar

encompass [ɪnˈkʌmpəs] vt → encercler, entourer (= include); contenir, inclure

encompass [ɪnˈkʌmpəs] vt → umfassen

encompass [ɪnˈkʌmpəs] vt → comprendere