encompass (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *encompass*:
VERB	stative	encompass, embrace, comprehend, cover	include in scope

encompass > pronunciation
Sounds	ehnkah'mpahs
Rhymes	abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...

English > *encompass*: 1 sense > verb 1, stative
Meaning	Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory.
Pattern	Something ----s something
Example	"This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"
Synonyms	embrace, comprehend, cover
Broader	include	Have as a part, be made up out of
Similar to	cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address	Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Spanish	abarcar, circundar, comprender, cubrir, englobar
Catalan	cobrir, comprendre, englobar, incloure
Nouns	encompassment	including entirely / entirely

HyperDic: encompass