encompasses

/EH0 N K AH1 M P AH0 S AH0 Z/

verb

1
To form a circle around; to encircle.
2
To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
syn:embrace
3
To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
“This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.”
syn:comprehend
4
To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
“Drake encompassed the globe.”

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