encompass

Definition of Encompass in English :

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

Example Sentences:
'This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds'
'this should cover everyone in the group'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Encompass

verb (transitive)

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

this book encompasses the whole range of knowledge

verb transitive

1.

to shut in all around; surround; encircle

2.

to contain; include

3.

to bring about; achieve; contrive

to encompass its destruction

tr.v. en·com·passed, en·com·pass·ing, en·com·pass·es

1. To form a circle or ring around; encircle.

2. To enclose; envelop: "The blackness of the eternal night encompassed me" (Edgar Allan Poe).

3. To have as part of something larger; include: a galaxy encompassing billions of stars. See Synonyms at include.