environ

//ɪnˈvaɪ.rən//
C2Frequency Level 12Literary
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Verb

environInfinitive
environPresent tense
environedPast tense
environedPast participle
environingPresent participle
environsThird-person singular
1

To surround, encircle, or enclose something or someone on all sides.

Dense forests environ the ancient castle.

2

To form a ring or boundary around; to encompass.

A dense forest environs the ancient castle.

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