encompass

transitive-verb
UK: /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
US: /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

  1. To include many different things.

    1. The course will encompass history and geography.
    2. Our study will encompass many different aspects of the global economy.

  2. To surround or cover completely.

    1. Mountains encompass the small town.
    2. The fog began to encompass the entire valley, obscuring everything.

Synonyms

cover embrace surround contain include

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "encompass" in English means: To include many different things., To surround or cover completely..

The phonetic transcription of "encompass" is /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ in British English and /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "encompass": cover, embrace, surround, contain, include.

Example usage of "encompass": "The course will encompass history and geography.". More examples on the page.