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encompass

en·com·pass

UK/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ US/ən-/ fairly common

verb

1.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one''s sphere or territory

  • “This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds”
  • “this should cover everyone in the group”
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Origin

From Middle English encompassen. By surface analysis, en- + compass.

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