encircle
Encircle (verb) means to form a ring around something; to surround completely. Example: “A low stone wall encircles the old churchyard.”
How to Use Encircle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo surround something on all sides, forming a ring around it.
Word Forms
encircled past tense, encircles singular
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A low stone wall _____ the old churchyard.
Etymology
Formed from en- + circle, meaning "to put into a circle."
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Rhymes for encircle
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What does “encircle” mean?
The word “encircle” means to form a ring around something; to surround completely. In plain terms, to surround something on all sides, forming a ring around it.
How do you pronounce “encircle”?
“Encircle” is pronounced ihn-SURKL (/ɪnˈsɝkl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “encircle” in a sentence?
Here is “encircle” used in a sentence: “A low stone wall encircles the old churchyard.”
What is another word for “encircle”?
Words with a similar meaning to “encircle” include circulize, encompass and orb.
What part of speech is “encircle”?
“Encircle” is a verb.