encompass
//ɪnˈkʌmpəs//
Verb
encompassInfinitive
encompassPresent tense
encompassedPast tense
encompassedPast participle
encompassingPresent participle
encompassesThird-person singular
1
To surround or encircle something completely.
The ancient walls encompass the entire old town.
2
To include or contain a wide range of things or ideas.
The course encompasses a wide range of topics, from history to science.