encompass
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
en · com · pass
ɪn · ˈkʌm · pəs
English Definition
v. include, surround
Significado en Español
abarcar, rodear
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bao gồm, bao quanh
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Example Sentence
The museum encompasses several buildings.
博物馆包含多栋建筑。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
en(enter)+compass(range)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “encompass”:
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A
Exclude
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B
Include
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C
Reduce
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D
Ignore
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B — Include.
“encompass” means v. include, surround
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The huge national park is large enough to ______ several small lakes.
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A
exclude
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B
omit
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C
encompass
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D
reject
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C — encompass.
“encompass” means v. include, surround
Common questions about “encompass”
What does “encompass” mean?
encompass — v. include, surround. In Chinese: 包含，包围.
How do you pronounce “encompass”?
encompass is pronounced /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: en · com · pass.
How do you use “encompass” in a sentence?
The museum encompasses several buildings. (博物馆包含多栋建筑。)
What are synonyms for “encompass”?
include, surround — all close in meaning to encompass (v. include, surround).
Is “encompass” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. encompass appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “encompass”?
en(enter)+compass(range)
