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• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas vollständig zu umfassen, einzuschließen, zu umgeben oder zu enthalten.

A verb used to indicate the act of surrounding, including, or covering something completely.

1. Include comprehensivelyB2formal

   To include a wide range of things or ideas; to cover entirely.

   Umfassen

   • The course encompasses both theory and practical applications.
   • Her research encompasses several different scientific fields.
   • The report encompasses all aspects of the problem.

   Synonymecomprisecontaincoverembraceincludeincorporateinvolvespan

2. Surround or encircleC1formal

   To form a circle around something; to surround completely.

   Umgeben

   • The mountains encompass the entire valley.
   • A high wall encompasses the ancient castle.
   • The garden is encompassed by a beautiful hedge.

   Synonymecircleencircleenclosegirdgirdlehem inringsurround