English Explanatory Dictionary

accompass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To achieve; effect; bring about.

Word forms

accompass accompasses accompassing accompassed

Etymology

Superficially ac- + compass, but perhaps a- (“intensifying prefix”) + compass (“to accomplish”).

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