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encompass

/ɛnˈkʌm.pəs/verb

To include a wide range of things or ideas.

Example sentences

  • “The course encompasses history, art, and politics.”
  • “Her job encompasses everything from hiring to budgeting.”
  • “The term 'wellness' encompasses both physical and mental health.”

Formal; 'include' or 'cover' is the everyday equivalent. It often goes with words like range, aspects, and areas.

Synonyms for encompass

Antonyms

  • exclude

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