ENCOMPASSING Synonyms

• having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

• slang term for a woman

• broad in scope or content

• not detailed or specific

• lacking subtlety; obvious

• being at a peak or culminating point

• very large in expanse or scope

• (of speech) heavily and noticeably regional

• showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

• including all or everything

• an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge

• broad in scope

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the act of protecting something by covering it

• the work of applying something

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

• being all around the edges; enclosing

• of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor

• large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

• broad in scope or content

• including much or everything; and especially including stated limits

• closely encircling

• formed or united into a whole

• make into a whole or make part of a whole

• include or contain; have as a component

• form a corporation

• unite or merge with something already in existence

• get the meaning of something

• to become aware of through the senses

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• 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

• 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

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements