Compass (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Travel around, either by plane or ship; "We compassed the earth".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• The sailors successfully compassed the globe in a record-breaking 80 days.
• After months of preparation, the explorers set out to compass the uncharted islands.
• The crew faced numerous challenges as they attempted to compass the treacherous coastline.
• Their dream was to compass the world by sailboat before they turned 30.
• The adventurers worked tirelessly to compass the entire continent in a vintage airplane.

Synonyms

• Circumnavigate

Hypernyms

• Circle

Meaning ²

Get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Apprehend
• Get The Picture
• Dig
• Comprehend
• Savvy
• Grasp
• Grok

Hypernyms

• Understand

Hyponyms

• Tumble
• Get It
• Get Onto
• Cotton On
• Catch On
• Intuit
• Figure
• Latch On
• Get Wise
• Digest

Meaning ³

Bring about; accomplish; "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Usages

• Archaicism

Hypernyms

• Attain
• Accomplish
• Reach

Related Words

• Compass (noun)