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TOEFL BNC: 6021 COCA: 5635

encompass

encompass /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ verb
encompasses; encompassed; encompassing
encompass
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
verb
encompasses; encompassed; encompassing
Learner's definition of ENCOMPASS
[+ object]
: to include (something) as a part包括;包含
see also all-encompassing
: to cover or surround (an area)围绕;环绕;包围
TOEFL BNC: 6021 COCA: 5635

encompass

verb

en·​com·​pass in-ˈkəm-pəs How to pronounce encompass (audio)
en-,
 also  -ˈkäm-
encompassed; encompassing; encompasses

transitive verb

1
a
: include, comprehend
a plan that encompasses a number of aims
b
2
a
: to form a circle about : enclose
b
obsolete : to go completely around
3
: bring about, accomplish
encompass a task
encompassment
in-ˈkəm-pə-smənt How to pronounce encompass (audio)
en-
 also  -ˈkäm-
noun

Example Sentences

The district encompasses most of the downtown area. a neighborhood encompassed by a highway
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of encompass was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 6021 COCA: 5635

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