Synonyms

encompass

American

[en-kuhm-puhs] / ɛnˈkʌm pəs /

verb (used with object)

to form a circle about; encircle; surround.

He built a moat to encompass the castle.
to enclose; envelop.

The folds of a great cloak encompassed her person.
to include comprehensively.

a work that encompasses the entire range of the world's religious beliefs.
Obsolete. to outwit.

encompass British

/ ɪnˈkʌmpəs /

verb

to enclose within a circle; surround
to bring about; cause to happen; contrive

he encompassed the enemy's ruin
to include entirely or comprehensively

this book encompasses the whole range of knowledge

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Other Word Forms

encompassment noun
unencompassed adjective

Etymology

Origin of encompass

First recorded in 1545–55; en- ¹ + compass

Example Sentences

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Revenue splits encompass money generated from things such as broadcast TV deals, tickets, merchandise sales and licensing.

From MarketWatch

It encompasses an economy’s total international position, including trade and capital flows.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investor sentiment is likely boosted by positive Chinese Lunar New Year data, encompassing retail, travel and home sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here, they held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which authorizes the president to “regulate” the “importation” of goods, doesn’t encompass the power to impose tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The analyst expects to see persistent strength in CAS, a product category encompassing technologies that treat heart rhythm disorders.

From Barron's

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