encompass something to include a large number or range of things. The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. The group encompasses all ages.

to include a large number or range of things. The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. The group encompasses all ages.

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb encompass, three of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions.

Definition of all-encompassing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, ...

to include different types of things: The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts.

18 нояб. 2024 г. · The meaning of ENCOMPASS is include, comprehend. How to use encompass in a sentence.

1. to enclose within a circle; surround 2. to bring about; cause to happen; contrive he encompassed the enemy's ruin 3. to include entirely or comprehensively.

20 нояб. 2024 г. · to include a lot of things, ideas, places, etc охватывать, включать Their albums encompass a wide range of music.

house-encompassed, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary.

to form a circle about; encircle; surround: He built a moat to encompass the castle. to enclose; envelop: The folds of a great cloak encompassed her person.