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encercler — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • circle noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
  • encircle verb To form a ring around something; to surround completely.
  • encompass verb To include a wide range of things as part of a single whole.

Senses

encercler is used for these senses in English:

  • circle (transitive) To surround.
  • circle (transitive) To place or mark a circle around.
  • encircle (transitive) To surround, form a circle around.
  • encompass (transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.

circle — full definition

  1. noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
  2. noun A group of people connected by friendship, interest, or social standing.
  3. verb To move in a curved path around something, or to draw a ring around it.

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