encompass

verb

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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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 galaxy’s spiral disk of stars is actually made of two parts: a thinner, denser region encompassed by a thicker, more diffuse region. — Ramin Skibba, WIRED, "This Galactic Collision Shaped the History of the Milky Way," 8 July 2018 The urge toward all-encompassing documentation goes way back. — Mark Rozzo, Vanities, "Ed Ruscha Still Has Plenty More to Say About America," 30 May 2018 Think of this as your all-encompassing guide to Memorial Day sales. — Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "Memorial Day sales to shop right now," 27 May 2018 Military technology moved from missiles to encompass RTs, MTs, Likes, #FFs, GIFs, and B3s. — Nick Bilton, The Hive, "“Threats,” “Ultimatums,” and “Espionage”: Inside Silicon Valley’s Spy Wars," 13 Apr. 2018 Over the years, the home has been sympathetically updated with additions for a total of five alterations that follow the principles of the modernist architect and now encompass four bedrooms and three bathrooms over 2,838 square feet. — Lauren Ro, Curbed, "Updated Marcel Breuer home asks $895K outside NYC," 26 Mar. 2018 The entire development would encompass 2,200 acres in Jackson Township east of Route 53 between Elwood and Manhattan. — Alicia Fabbre, Daily Southtown, "Manhattan sues Elwood and business park developer," 15 Mar. 2018 On Monday, Clueless actress Stacey Dash filed to run for Congress as a Republican in California’s 44th District, which encompasses the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Compton, Watts, San Pedro, and North Long Beach. — Shannon Barbour, Cosmopolitan, "'Clueless' Actress Stacey Dash Is Running For Congress," 27 Feb. 2018 Set to launch in February, the line will encompass apparel, shoes, and accessories—all under $40. — Ana Colon, Glamour, "Here's Your First Look at Universal Thread, Target's Inclusive New Fashion Line," 15 Jan. 2018

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