encompass

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en·com·pass | \ in-ˈkəm-pəs

, en- also -ˈkäm- \

encompassed; encompassing; encompasses

Definition of encompass

transitive verb

1a : include, comprehend a plan that encompasses a number of aims

b : envelop

2a : to form a circle about : enclose

b obsolete : to go completely around

3 : bring about, accomplish encompass a task

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The district encompasses most of the downtown area. a neighborhood encompassed by a highway

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