encompass
verb
en·com·pass
in-ˈkəm-pəs 
en-
also -ˈkäm-
encompassed; encompassing; encompasses
1
: to include as a part of a whole or group
a plan that encompasses a number of aims
The ranch encompasses more than 2,500 acres of prime forest …—
Stuart D. Strahl
Stuart D. StrahlThat success soon mushroomed into an empire encompassing toys, games, animations and all manner of consumer gewgaws.—Charlie Campbell
Charlie Campbell2
3
dated
: bring about, accomplish
… Jiu Jitsu, the … art of making an opponent use his strength to encompass his own defeat.—TIME
TIMEExamples of encompass in a Sentence
The district encompasses most of the downtown area.
a neighborhood encompassed by a highway
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
The 7th District encompasses parts of Nashville as well as more conservative suburbs and rural areas near the city.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
The Atlas ecosystem — now encompassing development, marketing, distribution, and press initiatives under the Atlas Programs banner — has been central to that strategy.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
Defining materials are Estremoz marble, a custom fan mosaic, and satin brass accents, featuring an elevated playful spirit that encompasses the Kith Kids brand.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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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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