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Verb: encompass  en'kúm-pus or in'kúm-pus
  1. Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
    "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds";
    - embrace, comprehend, cover

Derived forms: encompassing, encompassed, encompasses

Type of: include

Encyclopedia: Encompass

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