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Encompass

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

en-KUHM-puhs

Definitions

  • To surround or form a circle around something.
  • To include comprehensively.
  • To bring about or achieve something.

Usage Examples

  • The mountain range encompasses a vast area of wilderness.
  • The course will encompass various aspects of modern history.
  • The treaty encompasses several important agreements between the nations.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English "encompassen," from "en-" (meaning "to make or put in") + "compassen" (meaning "to go around, encircle").

Synonyms

  • Surround
  • Encircle
  • Include
  • Comprehend

Antonyms

  • Exclude
  • Omit
  • Leave out

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishAbarcarah-bar-KAR
FrenchEngloberan-glo-BAY
GermanUmfassenoom-FAS-sen
RussianОхватыватьokh-VAH-ty-vat'
Mandarin包含bāohán
Hindiशामिल करनाshaamil karna
Japanese包含するhōgan suru
Korean포함하다poham-hada
Arabicيشملyashmal
Bengaliঅন্তর্ভুক্ত করাontorbukto kora
Teluguచేర్చుకోవడంcherchukovadam
Tamilஉள்வாங்குதல்ulvaanguthal
Kannadaಒಳಗೊಂಡಿರುತ್ತದೆolagondiruttade
Malayalamഉൾപ്പെടുത്തുകulppettuka
Gujaratiસમાવિષ્ટ કરવુંsamavisht karvu
Marathiसमाविष्ट करणेsamavisht karne
Odiaସମାବେଶ କରିବାsamavesa kariba

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, it is often pronounced as "en-KOM-puhs," while in American English, the stress is slightly softer on the second syllable.

Historical Usage

Historically, "encompass" was frequently used in literature and philosophy to describe the inclusion of broad ideas and perspectives.

Cultural Nuances

In different cultures, "encompass" is often used metaphorically to describe ideological or philosophical inclusivity.

More Information

"Encompass" is widely used in both literal and figurative contexts, from describing geographical boundaries to referring to abstract concepts like knowledge and values.

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