Collocations for "encompass"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "encompass" in context.
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encompass
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- encompass a [range, spectrum, variety, wealth] (of)
- encompass a [wide, varied, considerable] [range] of
- encompasses [many, several, various]
- encompasses the [entire, whole, following]
- encompasses [part of, most, some, certain]
- (single) word that encompasses [all, both, every]
- too [small, narrow] to encompass [the whole, the entire, all]
- encompass the [enemy, army, base]
- [tanks, planes, squadrons] encompassed the [enemy]
- [mountains, hills, fields] encompass the [town, lake]
- [noise, traffic, fire] encompassed him
'encompass' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):