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περιβάλλω — meaning in English

perivallo

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English meaning

encompass verb To include a wide range of things as part of a single whole.
envelop verb To cover something completely, on every side.
surround verb To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.

Senses

περιβάλλω is used for these senses in English:

encompass (transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
envelop (transitive) To surround, enclose or enfold.
surround (transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

encompass — full definition

verb To include a wide range of things as part of a single whole.
verb To surround or enclose something completely.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

περικυκλώ περιλαμβάνω περικλείω τυλίγω περικυκλώνω περιτυλίγω περιτριγυρίζω