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encompass
[/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/]
verb
abranger
1.
to include or contain as a part of a whole; to comprise
The study encompasses all aspects of climate change.
O estudo abrange todos os aspectos das mudanças climáticas.
2.
to surround or enclose completely
The forest encompasses the small village.
A floresta circunda completamente a pequena aldeia.
3.
to include or deal with a wide range of subjects or ideas
Her work encompasses multiple disciplines.
Seu trabalho abrange múltiplas disciplinas.
Synonyms
include
comprise
contain
surround
enclose
cover
embrace
Antonyms
exclude
omit
expose
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abranger
most common usage
General Brazilian
englobar
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
abranger
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
envolver
alternative meaning 'to involve or envelop'
Related Idioms & Phrases
encompass a wide range
encompass the full scope of something
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