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Encompass vs Envelops - What's the difference?

encompass | envelops |

As verbs the difference between encompass and envelops

is that encompass is to form a circle around; to encircle while envelops is (envelop).

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

    Related terms

    * encompassment

    References

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    envelops

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (envelop)

    • envelop

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l), (l) (obsolete) * (l)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To surround or enclose.
  • *
    • (b ) sporophyte with foot reduced, the entire sporophyte enveloped by the calyptra, which is ± stipitate at the base.
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    See also

    * envelope ----