ENCIRCLE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word encircle. (close relations)
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| circle | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point • an unofficial association of people or groups • something approximating the shape of a circle • movement once around a course • a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island • street names for flunitrazepam • a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra • any circular or rotating mechanism verb • travel around something • move in a circular path above (someone or something) • form or draw a circle around | ||||||
| encompass | verbv | |||||
verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||||||
| envelop | verbv | |||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| gird | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||
verb • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • put a girdle on or around • bind with something round or circular | ||||||
