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Encircle (Verb)

Meaning 1

Bind with something round or circular.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • She used a beautiful gold necklace to encircle her neck, giving her a radiant look for the party.
  • A delicate vine encircled the stone statue, blending it into the surrounding landscape.
  • The entire village was encircled by a low stone wall for protection from wild animals.
  • She carefully wrapped the ribbons around the gift to encircle it in a colorful, festive way.
  • A sprig of holly encircled the hilt of the ceremonial sword, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.

Synonyms

  • Gird

Hypernyms

  • Bind

Hyponyms

  • Hoop

Meaning 2

Form or draw a circle around; "encircle the errors".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • Please encircle the wrong answers on the test so we can review them later.
  • To highlight the area of interest, use a marker to encircle the relevant paragraph.
  • Always check the plan carefully and encircle the dimensions to ensure accuracy.
  • Encircle the safety features on the diagram to identify them clearly.
  • Use a fine-tip pen to encircle the small text that needs correction.

Synonyms

  • Circle

Hypernyms

  • Form

Related Words

  • Encirclement (noun)
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