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encompass Encompass is defined as surround or include. If a city is entirely within a county, this is an example of when the county encompasses the city. to shut in all around; surround; encircle. to contain; include.
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What Is Terrorism, and Is it Getting Worse? Movements led by the extreme left like Colombia's FARC are an example of terrorism inspired by a socioeconomic doctrine – in this case, a belief in communism. Many terrorist groups are inspired by a specific interpretation of religious or prophetic scriptures.
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acquire acquire-locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar. situate, locate-determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey; Our sense of sight enables us to locate objects in space; Locate the boundaries of the property.
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acquire This person has acquired some money. The definition of acquire means to get or to come into control of something. An example of acquire is to receive a large sum of money. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
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amass Definition of amass - gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of material or things) over a period of time Definition of amass - gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of material or things) over a period of time
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widen stretch-extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly; Stretch the limits; stretch my patience; stretch the imagination. verb. 1. broaden, expand, enlarge, dilate, spread, extend, stretch, open wide, open out or up He had an operation to widen an artery in his heart.
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Glossary To reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation`s critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Fetch: The distance over which wind acts on the water surface to generate waves. Fill:
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include syn: include, comprehend, comprise, embrace imply containing parts of a whole. include means to contain as a part or member of a larger whole; it may indicate one, several, or all parts: This anthology includes works by Sartre and Camus.
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- encompass ‎(third-person singular simple present encompasses, present participle encompassing, simple past and past participle encompassed) (transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
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- The Encompass software - which is either integrated into the start up screen of a new PC or bundled on CDs shipped by device and software manufacturers - is geared toward those looking for ease-of-use in browsing and email and offers a step-by-step tutorial.
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- 2. broaden-extend in scope or range or area; The law was extended to all citizens; widen the range of applications; broaden your horizon; Extend your backyard. extend, widen. increase-make bigger or more; The boss finally increased her salary; The university increased the number of students it admitted.
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inclusive 1. Taking a great deal or everything within its scope; comprehensive: an inclusive survey of world economic affairs. 2. Including the specified extremes or limits as well as the area between them: the numbers one to ten, inclusive.
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grasp v. grasped, grasp·ing, grasps. v. tr. 1. To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument: The elephant grasped the branch with its trunk. 2. To hold with the arms; embrace. 3. To take hold of intellectually; comprehend. See Synonyms at understand.
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include Synonyms: include, comprise, comprehend, embrace, encompass. These verbs mean to take in or contain as part of something larger. Include often implies an incomplete listing: Through the process of amendment, interpretation and court decision I have finally been included in 'We, the people' (Barbara C. Jordan).
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embraceverb embrace verb (HOLD) C2 [ I or T ] literary to hold someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone: She saw them embrace on the station platform. He leaned over to embrace the child.
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- Definition of 'compassionate'. compassionate. If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering. [approval] My father was a deeply compassionate man.
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expansive ex·pan·sive. adj. 1. Capable of expanding or tending to expand. 2. Broad in size or extent; comprehensive: expansive police powers. 3. Open and communicative; talkative or effusive: Wine made the guest expansive.
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span Span is the amount of area or the amount of time that something encompasses. 1  An example of span is how long you live. 2  An example of span is a house on three acres.
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- Learner's definition of EXTENSIVE. [more extensive; most extensive] : large in size or amount : very full or complete. an extensive [=comprehensive] reading list. He's had extensive [=considerable] training in this area. The storm caused extensive damage. extensive repairs. an extensive series of tests.
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extend broaden-make broader; broaden the road. territorialise, territorialize-extend by adding territory. globalise, globalize-make world-wide in scope or application; Markets are being increasingly globalized. expand, extend-expand the influence of; The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent.
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embrace Definition of embrace. 1  1 : a close encircling with the arms and pressure to the chest especially as a sign of affection : hug. 2  2 : grip, encirclement in the embrace of terror. 3  3 : acceptance her embrace of new ideas.
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broad (brôd) adj. broad·er, broad·est. 1. Wide in extent from side to side: a broad river; broad shoulders. 2. Large in expanse; spacious: a broad lawn. 3. Having a certain width from side to side: A sidewalk three feet broad.
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- Definition of landfall. 1 :  a sighting of land after a voyage or flight. 2 : a reaching of land (as by a traveler, craft, or storm) 3 : the land first sighted on a voyage or flight.
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- broaden-extend in scope or range or area; The law was extended to all citizens; widen the range of applications; broaden your horizon; Extend your backyard. extend, widen. increase-make bigger or more; The boss finally increased her salary; The university increased the number of students it admitted.
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acquire Definition of acquire for English Language Learners. : 1  to get (something) : to come to own (something) : to come to have (something) : 2  to gain (a new skill, ability, etc.) usually by your own effort.
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encompass Encompass is defined as surround or include. If a city is entirely within a county, this is an example of when the county encompasses the city.