encompassed; encompassing; encompasses
Definition of encompass
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 first known use of encompass was in the 14th century
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