encompassed

Verb

encompass (third-person singular simple present encompasses, present participle encompassing, simple past and past participle encompassed)

1. (transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
2. (transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
   • his piercing inſtruments of ſight:
     Whose fiery circles beare encompaſſed
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   Synonyms:

   embrace

3. (transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
   • This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.

   Synonyms:

   comprehend

4. (transitive) To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
   • Drake encompassed the globe.