 encircle |
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| 1. | [ verb ] form a circle around | |
| Synonyms: | circle | |
| Examples: | "encircle the errors" |
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| Related terms: | shape circle | |
| 2. | [ verb ] be around | |
| Synonyms: | surround environ circle ring round | |
| Examples: | "Developments surround the town" "The river encircles the village" |
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| Related terms: | hold girth cloister twine wreath ring environment | |
| 3. | [ verb ] bind with something round or circular | |
| Synonyms: | gird | |
| Related terms: | bind hoop | |
| Similar spelling: |
encircled enquire encircling ensorcelled enquirer enquiry |
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