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Encompasses vs Envelopes - What's the difference?

encompasses | envelopes |

As a verb encompasses

is (encompass).

As a noun envelopes is

.

encompasses

English

Verb

(head)
  • (encompass)

  • encompass

    English

    Verb

    (es)
  • 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.
  • This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.
  • To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
  • Drake encompassed the globe.

    Synonyms

    * comprehend * embrace * include

    References

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    envelopes

    English

    Noun

    (head)