environ (ɪnˈvaɪrən
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Definitions
verb
- (tr) to encircle or surround
Word Origin
C14: from Old French environner to surround, from environ around, from en-C14: from Old French to surround, from around, from 1 + a circle, from to turn, + viron a circle, from virer to turn, veerC14: from Old French to surround, from around, from + a circle, from to turn, 1
Synonyms
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surround,
ring,
invest,
enclose,
encompass,
besiege,
hem,
beset,
envelop,
encircle,
gird,
engird