encompass

Meanings

• verb

  To include or embrace within a single scope or boundary; to surround completely.

  - "The net encompasses all the fish in the pond."
  - "The umbrella encompasses both of us."
  - "The law encompasses all aspects of human behavior."

• verb

  To extend or cover over completely; to include or contain all parts or elements of.

  - "The report encompasses all the necessary data."
  - "The new policy will encompass all employees."
  - "The project will encompass several stages."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɛnˈkʌm.pəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

comprehend , embrace

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encompass
compress , impress , access , express

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Variants

List of all variants of encompass that leads to same result
encompass , encompassed , encompasses , encompassing , encompassment , encompassments

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'enpasser' meaning 'to go around' or 'to surround'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'encompass' is related to the word 'compass', which originally meant 'a circle' or 'a sphere'.

2. The term 'encompassing' is often used in scientific research to describe a study that covers a broad range of topics or data.

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Related Concepts

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1. comprehend: To understand fully; to grasp the meaning or significance of.

2. embrace: To accept or support with enthusiasm; to hold close or surround.

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Culture

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In literature, 'encompass' is often used metaphorically to represent a complete understanding or comprehension of a situation. In art, it can be represented as a circle or a sphere that surrounds an object or a scene.

How to Memorize "encompass"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a net or a circle surrounding an object or a situation.
   - Visualize the word 'encompass' as a verb meaning 'to surround completely'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'encompass' with the idea of surrounding or covering.
   - Think of the word 'comprehend' and how it is related to 'encompass'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'encompass' as 'encircle all' or 'envelop all'.

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