Synonyms of encompass

encompass

verb

in-ˈkəm-pəs 

1

as in to surround

to form a circle around

a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surround
• encircle
• embrace
• circle
• enclose
• ring
• gird
• circumscribe
• compass
• environ
• fence (in)
• hem (in)
• girdle
• wreathe
• entrench
• wall
• beset
• close in
• besiege
• cordon (off)
• swarm
• invest

2

as in to include

to have as part of a whole

textbooks on American history are now likely to encompass its social history as well as its political and military history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• include
• involve
• contain
• entail
• carry
• comprise
• comprehend
• number
• embrace
• subsume
• take in
• incorporate
• possess
• receive
• have
• constitute
• consist (of)
• own
• embody
• integrate
• bracket
• hold
• compose
• admit
• form
• make
• assimilate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exclude
• prevent
• leave (out)
• preclude
• omit
• prohibit
• deny
• miss out
• eliminate
• refuse
• ban
• reject
• bar
• debar
• rule out
• lose
• except
• mislay
• misplace

3

as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely

a fog of mystery has long encompassed this fraternal organization, which is known for its secret rituals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrap
• envelop
• enclose
• shroud
• involve
• encase
• embrace
• encircle
• enfold
• muffle
• bosom
• enwrap
• enshroud
• veil
• swathe
• drape
• embed
• mantle
• cocoon
• embower
• invest
• embosom
• lap
• cloak
• enswathe
• circumfuse
• bower
• circle
• curtain
• disguise
• blanket
• overspread
• overlay
• swaddle
• camouflage
• mask
• enwind
• enlace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expose
• strip
• bare
• denude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of encompass

In addition to co-founders Schenck, Barnholtz and Sullivan, VertTV also encompasses a strategic advisory board that includes distribution and platform monetization experts Gene George and Matt Cohen. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 July 2026

The site, which sits just out of view from the highway about 4 miles south of the Boise Stage Stop off of exit 71, encompasses nearly 300,000 industrial solar panels and enough cable to stretch from the farm to Salt Lake City. — Mark Dee july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026

Kate Middleton has an impressive ring stack that often encompasses four and sometimes five rings on her left hand. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Harrison, the son of George Harrison whose career has encompassed solo records, the bands thenewno2 and Fistful of Mercy and an extensive body of film and television scoring work, first connected creatively with Godrich during the pandemic. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 July 2026