environ

verb
UK: /ɪnˈvaɪrən/
US: /ɪnˈvaɪrən/

  1. To surround something, especially in a way that is confining or protective.

    1. High walls environ the ancient castle, protecting it from intruders.
    2. Tall trees environ the lake, creating a serene and secluded environ for wildlife.

Synonyms

enclose encircle beset encompass surround
environ intransitive-verb

  1. To exist or occur in the area around.

    1. Dangers might environ during the night, so stay vigilant.
    2. Opportunities can environ us if we are ready to meet them.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "environ": enclose, encircle, beset, encompass, surround.

Example usage of "environ": "High walls environ the ancient castle, protecting it from intruders.". More examples on the page.