encompass

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

en·com·pass (ĕn-kŭmʹpəs)tr.v. en·com·passed, en·com·pass·ing, en·com·pass·es
1. To form a circle or ring around; surround. See Synonyms at surround.
2. To enclose; envelop.
3. To constitute or include:
a survey that encompassed a wide range of participants.
4. To accomplish; achieve. en·comʹpass·ment n.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  embrace, comprehend, cover