Encompass vs Befang - What's the difference?
encompass | befang |
To form a circle around; to encircle.
To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
To lay hold on; seize; grasp; catch; clutch.
(obsolete) To take hold on; begin or commence upon.
(obsolete) To encompass; enclose; contain; comprehend.
As verbs the difference between encompass and befang
is that encompass is to form a circle around; to encircle while befang is to lay hold on; seize; grasp; catch; clutch.encompass
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Verb
(es)- This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.
- Drake encompassed the globe.
Synonyms
* comprehend * embrace * includeReferences
* *befang
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Alternative forms
*Verb
- Come here an' I'll befang thee!