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Definition encompass in American English

encompass verb

[transitive]verb
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
1

to include a lot of people or things

Example

The student debates will encompass a range of subjects.

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Example

His kingdom encompassed 890 square miles.

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Definition encompass in American English