encompass

Meanings

Verb

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
- "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"
To form a circle around; to encircle.
To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English encompassen. By surface analysis, en- + compass.

Synonyms

Scrabble Score: 15

encompass is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
encompass is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
encompass is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

encompass is a valid Words With Friends word