encompass
verb
en·com·pass
in-ˈkəm-pəs 
en-,
also -ˈkäm-
encompassed; encompassing; encompasses
1
a
: include, comprehend
a plan that encompasses a number of aims
b
: envelop
2
a
: to form a circle about : enclose
b
obsolete
: to go completely around
3
: bring about, accomplish
encompass a task
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Examples of encompass in a Sentence
The district encompasses most of the downtown area.
a neighborhood encompassed by a highway
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The deal, which expands the company’s 15-year partnership with Parker, encompasses his entire catalog of songs as well as future works.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 15 May 2024
The promotion encompasses multiple genres from pop, rock, country, R&B. metal, hip-hop and more, including artists like 21 Savage, Maren Morris, New Kids on the Block, Peso Pluma and Janet Jackson.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 15 May 2024
The promotion encompasses multiple genres from pop, rock, country, R&B. metal, hip-hop and more, including artists like 21 Savage, Maren Morris, New Kids on the Block, Peso Pluma and Janet Jackson.
—Sarah Michaud, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
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encompass
verb
en·com·pass
in-ˈkəm-pəs
-ˈkäm-
1
: to form a circle about : surround
2
a
: to cover or surround especially so as to hide or protect
b
: to take in as a part : include
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