Words Like ENCOMPASS

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ENCOMPASS.

7 Alternative Words Similar to encompass

1 Embrace Verb      Synonym Words Like Embrace
2 Comprehend Verb      Synonym Words Like Comprehend
3 Cover Verb      Synonym Words Like Cover
4 Include Verb      Synonym Words Like Include
5 Encompassed Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Encompassed
6 Encompassing Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Encompassing
7 Inclose Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Inclose

2 examples of encompass

1 a ring encompasses the finger; an army encompasses a city; a voyage encompassing the world.
2 this should cover everyone in the group

10 definitions of encompass

1 To circumscribe or go round so as to surround closely; to encircle; to inclose; to environ
2 include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
3 To form a circle or ring around; surround. See Synonyms at surround.
4 To enclose; envelop.
5 To constitute or include: a survey that encompassed a wide range of participants.
6 To accomplish; achieve.
7 To form a circle about; encircle.
8 To environ; inclose; surround; shut in: as, the besieging army encompassed Jerusalem.
9 To go or sail round: as, Drake encompassed the globe.
10 To get into one's toils; get round; gain power over.
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