CIRCUMFUSE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word circumfuse. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CIRCUMFUSE
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circumscribe | verbv | |||||||
verb • draw a line around • restrict or confine within limits • to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect | ||||||||
compass | nounn | |||||||
noun • navigational instrument for finding directions • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the limit of capability • drafting instrument used for drawing circles verb • bring about; accomplish • travel around, either by plane or ship • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
embrace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) • the state of taking in or encircling • a close affectionate and protective acceptance verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness • take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own | ||||||||
encircle | verbv | |||||||
verb • form or draw a circle around • bind with something round or circular | ||||||||
enclose | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • close in • surround completely • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing | ||||||||
envelop | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering | ||||||||
gird | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • put a girdle on or around • bind with something round or circular | ||||||||
girdle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an encircling or ringlike structure • a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers • a woman's close-fitting foundation garment verb • cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients • put a girdle on or around | ||||||||
surround | verbv | |||||||
noun • the area in which something exists or lives verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • envelop completely • surround so as to force to give up • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||||
engird | verbv | |||||||
verb • To gird around; to ingirt. |