Synonyms of the word encompass


ENCOMPASSCOMPREHEND - COVER - EMBRACE - INCLUDE

encompass

  • v. (transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
  • v. (transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to…
  • v. (transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
  • v. (transitive) To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

comprehend

  • v. (now rare) To include, comprise; to contain.
  • v. To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly.

cover

  • n. A lid.
  • n. A hiding from view.
  • n. A front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.
  • n. A top sheet of a bed.
  • n. A cover charge.
  • n. A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
  • n. (music) A rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
  • n. (cricket) A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square;…
  • n. (topology) A set (more often known as a family) of sets, whose union contains the given set.
  • n. (philately) An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.
  • n. (military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.
  • n. (law) In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods…
  • n. (insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.
  • n. (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative, cover story.
  • n. The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
  • n. In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.
  • adj. Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
  • adj. (music) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.
  • v. (transitive) To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
  • v. (transitive) To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
  • v. (transitive) To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
  • v. (transitive) To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
  • v. (transitive) To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
  • v. (of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
  • v. To deal with.
  • v. To be enough money for.
  • v. (intransitive) To act as a replacement.
  • v. (transitive) To have as an assignment or responsibility.
  • v. (music) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
  • v. (military, law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect…
  • v. To provide insurance coverage for.
  • v. To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
  • v. (chess, transitive) To protect or control (a piece or square).
  • v. To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.

embrace

  • v. To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
  • v. (obsolete) To cling to; to cherish; to love.
  • v. To seize eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome.
  • v. To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
  • v. To encircle; to encompass; to enclose.
  • v. (figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
  • v. To fasten on, as armour.
  • v. (law) To attempt to influence (a jury, court, etc.) corruptly.
  • n. Hug (noun); putting arms around someone.
  • n. (metaphorical) Enfolding, including.

include

  • v. To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.
  • v. To contain, as parts of a whole; to comprehend.
  • v. (obsolete) To enclose, confine.
  • v. (obsolete) To conclude; to terminate.
  • v. (programming) To use a directive that allows the use of source code from another file.
  • n. (programming) A piece of source code or other content that is dynamically retrieved for inclusion in another…

If you are interested in words, visit the following sites :




This web site uses cookies, click to know more.
© BJPR Internet technologies. Web site updated the March 20, 2019. Informations & Contacts