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encompass

en.com.pass \in-'k*m-p*s, -'ka:m-\ \-p*-sm*nt\ vt 1a: to form a circle 
   about : ENCLOSE  obs  1b: to go around  2a: ENVELOP  2b: INCLUDE  3: to 
   bring about : ACCOMPLISH  - en.com.pass.ment n