encompass
verb
en·com·pass
in-ˈkəm-pəs 
en-,
also -ˈkäm-
encompassed; encompassing; encompasses
1
a
: include, comprehend
a plan that encompasses a number of aims
b
: envelop
2
a
: to form a circle about : enclose
b
obsolete
: to go completely around
3
: bring about, accomplish
encompass a task
Examples of encompass in a Sentence
The district encompasses most of the downtown area.
a neighborhood encompassed by a highway
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 July 2025
Whether on a football field, concert stage, or in a corporate boardroom, greatness encompasses more than a single achievement.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
This extensive tour encompasses 19 stadium shows across 10 cities in the United States and Canada, featuring a rotating lineup of special guests.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 July 2025
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encompass
verb
en·com·pass
in-ˈkəm-pəs
-ˈkäm-
1
: to form a circle about : surround
2
a
: to cover or surround especially so as to hide or protect
b
: to take in as a part : include
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