English Dictionary

Definition of “encompass”

encompass (ɪnˈkʌmpəs Pronunciation for encompass

Definitions

verb

  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

Derived Forms

enˈcompassment noun

Synonyms

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= include, hold, involve, cover, admit, deal with, contain, take in, embrace, incorporate, comprise, embody, comprehend, subsume
= surround, circle, enclose, close in, envelop, encircle, fence in, ring, girdle, circumscribe, hem in, shut in, environ, enwreath

Translations for 'encompass'

  • British English: encompass If something encompasses particular things, it includes them. VERB...the extra services, which start next year and encompass a wide range of special interests.
  • Brazilian Portuguese: abranger
  • Chinese: 包含
  • European Spanish: abarcar
  • French: englober
  • German: umfassen
  • Italian: comprendere
  • Japanese: 含む
  • Korean: 포함하다
  • Portuguese: abranger
  • Spanish: abarcar

Example Sentences Including 'encompass'

But the Victorian theme does not encompass all the facilities.
Glasgow Herald (2002)
Cosmo's 23-storey towers encompass 559 suites that are already more than half sold.
Globe and Mail (2003)
He ordered more food than his slight frame could possibly encompass , mineral water and a very expensive bottle of wine.
Matthews, Lew A Conviction of Guilt
His plan is to expand Logitech's product range to encompass all sorts of peripherals that allow the user to interact with the computer.
Independent (1998)
More relevantly, both acts encompass a dizzying parade of side projects.
Irish Times (2002)
NOW The new network will encompass all operations of the company.
Business Today (2002)
She lay with her arms spread out, trying to encompass her new world.
Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)
The victims do not correspond to any physical class and encompass both genders.
Val McDermid THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
Their concept of `field control "seems designed to encompass a variety of types of power (see also Mannheim, 1940).
Low, Nicholas Politics, Planning and the State

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