English Explanatory Dictionary

encircle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To surround, form a circle around.
  2. To move or go around completely.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈsɜːkl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-encircle.wav /ɪnˈsɝkl̩/ [n̩.sɹ̩.kɫ̩]

Word forms

encircle encircles encircling encircled

Etymology

From en- + circle.

Synonyms

circulize encompass orb

Derived words

encirclement encircler encirclet encirclingly unencircled
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