encompass

verb
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example Sentences

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

Example Expressions

encompass the whole

Synonyms

include, cover, embrace, contain, surround

Antonyms

exclude, omit, ignore

Collocations

encompass all, fully encompass, encompass a range

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