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 district that encompasses the park, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, had closed playgrounds and sports facilities, including a swimming pool. — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026

This category also encompasses creams or pastes—essentially anything that can be passed through with a butter knife—from common travel necessities like shampoo, face wash, and sunscreen; to toothpaste, hairspray, and even peanut butter. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

But the 18 to 24-year-old period usually encompasses most education and training and the initial job or jobs that a person has. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Kim loves a minimalist look, and that vibe encompasses her famously monochromatic home. — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

From professionalism at work to healthy boundaries outside it, true mentorship encompasses well-being. — Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Alford’s seat now encompasses Kansas City’s urban core, suburbs in Jackson County and a large swath of rural areas through southwest and central Missouri. — Jack Harvel july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

The $500 million budget encompasses both films, including the production and P&A spend. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 23 July 2026

The district encompasses large parts of Tulare, Porterville, Wasco and Bakersfield. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026