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Meaning of the word encompass in English

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encompass

US /ɪnˈkʌm.pəs/

UK /ɪnˈkʌm.pəs/

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Verb

surround and have or hold within

Example:

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The city's walls encompass the old town.

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The new policy will encompass all employees.

Synonym:

include contain cover embrace surround

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encompassed encompassing all encompassing