meaning of encompasses
1. To circumscribe or go round so as to surround closely; to encircle; to inclose; to environ; as, a ring encompasses the finger; an army encompasses a city; a voyage encompassing the world.
2. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as ones sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the
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Related Words
encompass | encompassed | encompassing | encompassment |
