English

encompass

ɪnˈkʌmpəs, ɪnˈkʌm.pəs, ɛnˈkʌm.pəs
Meaning: to include different types of things; to include comprehensively
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɪnˈkʌm.pəs, ɛnˈkʌm.pəs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base encompass
3rd person singular present encompasses
Present participle encompassing
Past encompassed
Will future will encompass
Going-to future going to encompass
Imperative negative don't encompass / do not encompass

Example

The new environmental policy will encompass all aspects of waste management.
The new environmental policy will encompass all aspects of waste management.

Usage Notes

A formal word used to indicate that something covers or includes many different elements or areas.

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