Encompassing

verb

Word Frequency: 2.3

Definitions

1.verbTo form a circle around; to encircle.

2.verbTo include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.

3.verbTo include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

"This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs."

4.verbTo go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

"Drake encompassed the globe."

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