verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of encompass form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

All synonyms

comprehendedenclosedenvelopedinvolvedsurroundedwrapped

Example

More examples

"How slowly the time passes here, encompassed as I am by frost and snow!"

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