encompass
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/verb
Middle School
1
To form a circle around; to encircle.
2
To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
3
To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
4
To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing