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en·com·pass [ in kúmpəss, en kúmpəss ] (past and past participle en·com·passed, present participle en·com·pass·ing, 3rd person present singular en·com·pass·es)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. include much: to include a wide or comprehensive range
The ceremony will encompass contributions from many parts of the world.

2. encircle something: to surround, envelop, or encircle something

3. cause something to occur: to cause or bring about something ( formal )


en·com·pass·ment noun
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