Synonyms of encompasses

encompasses

verb

present tense third-person singular of encompass

1

as in surrounds

to form a circle around

a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surrounds
• encircles
• embraces
• encloses
• circles
• rings
• girds
• environs
• circumscribes
• girdles
• wreathes
• walls
• fences (in)
• closes in
• hems (in)
• compasses
• entrenches
• besets
• besieges
• cordons (off)
• invests
• swarms

2

as in includes

to have as part of a whole

textbooks on American history are now likely to encompass its social history as well as its political and military history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• includes
• involves
• contains
• entails
• carries
• embraces
• comprises
• subsumes
• comprehends
• numbers
• incorporates
• takes in
• possesses
• has
• receives
• owns
• consists (of)
• constitutes
• embodies
• integrates
• holds
• admits
• composes
• forms
• brackets
• makes
• assimilates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excludes
• leaves (out)
• prevents
• omits
• prohibits
• precludes
• denies
• refuses
• rejects
• eliminates
• bans
• misses out
• bars
• debars
• excepts
• loses
• rules out
• misplaces
• mislays

3

as in wraps

to surround or cover closely

a fog of mystery has long encompassed this fraternal organization, which is known for its secret rituals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wraps
• encloses
• envelops
• shrouds
• encases
• involves
• embraces
• enfolds
• encircles
• muffles
• enwraps
• enshrouds
• embeds
• drapes
• invests
• veils
• swathes
• embowers
• mantles
• embosoms
• bowers
• laps
• enswathes
• circumfuses
• cloaks
• cocoons
• bosoms
• curtains
• circles
• camouflages
• disguises
• swaddles
• blankets
• masks
• overlays
• overspreads
• enwinds
• enlaces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposes
• bares
• strips
• denudes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of encompasses

The condition encompasses a group of brain disorders primarily affecting the frontal and temporal lobes, areas associated with personality, behavior and language. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

Hernandez and Wahab will face off again in November to fill a full term starting next year to represent the 14th congressional district that encompasses parts of Alameda County, including the cities of Fremont, Hayward, Dublin and Livermore. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

The geography of the Hamptons encompasses various hamlets and villages, each with their own distinct charm and reputation. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Most products in the field today are a collection of devices, and a growing share encompasses many more than in previous generations. — Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The series currently encompasses nine sub-series arcs, standalone novels, novellas, English-language manga and graphic novels. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

Belize’s reef ecosystem encompasses a wide range of habitats, from shallow patch reefs and seagrass beds to natural channels and deeper outer slopes. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Parks are okay … for now Experiences, the Disney arm that encompasses its theme parks and cruises, is doing comparatively well, with profits up 20 percent to over $3 billion, off nearly $10 billion in revenue. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

Whoever wins the general election would be responsible for representing District 31, which encompasses south KCK and reaches into neighborhoods like Argentine, Turner and Rosedale. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026