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encompass

verb/ɐβɐɾˈkaɾ/medium

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Definition

To encompass, include, or cover a wide range or area; to embrace.
The report encompasses all aspects of the problem.
His arms could not encompass the wide tree trunk.
Common collocations
to encompass a topicto cover an area

Etymology

Do latim 'abbacare', de 'abacus'.

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