encompass

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

Verb

transitive

(transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle. / (transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.

Japanese Meaning

～を取り囲む、囲む / ～を含む、包含する

What is this buttons?

An ancient stone wall and dense hedges encompass the entire village, sheltering it from harsh winds.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

古い石の塀と茂った生垣が村全体を取り囲み、厳しい風から守っている。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.

Sense（2）

(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.

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Sense（3）

(transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（4）

(transitive) To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

Drake encompassed the globe.

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encompasses

（ present singular third-person ）

encompassing

（ participle present ）

encompassed

（ participle past ）

encompassed

（ past ）

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