Encompassed Meaning in English
word · lemma: encompass
Definition
To include a large number of things or to surround completely.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; often used when discussing broad topics or when something surrounds or includes many parts. Common in academic, descriptive, and historical contexts. Not used in casual speech.
Spanish: abarcar - incluir - rodearPortuguese (BR): abranger - incluir - envolverPortuguese (PT): abranger - incluir - envolverChinese (Simplified): 包含 - 涵盖 - 围绕Chinese (Traditional): 包含 - 涵蓋 - 圍繞Hindi: शामिल किया - घेराArabic: شمل - أحاطBengali: আবিষ্ট করা - ঘিরে রাখা - অন্তর্ভুক্ত করাRussian: охватывать - включать - окружатьJapanese: 包含する - 取り囲むVietnamese: bao gồm - bao quanhKorean: 포함하다 - 둘러싸다Turkish: kapsamak - çevrelemekUrdu: محیط ہونا - شامل کرناIndonesian: mencakup - mengelilingi
Example Sentences
The country was encompassed by water on all sides.
basic
Her responsibilities encompassed teaching and research.
basic
The festival encompassed music, food, and dance.
basic
His work has always encompassed a broad range of styles.
natural
Their interests encompassed everything from art to science.
natural
The mountains encompassed the small village, making it hard to reach.
natural