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Surround (Verb)

Meaning 1

Envelop completely; "smother the meat in gravy".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The trees and flowers surround the house, creating a sense of tranquility in the garden.
  • The chef will surround the filet mignon in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce.
  • Snowflakes surround the windowpane, gently falling and obscuring the view outside.
  • The perfume surrounds you with a sweet fragrance that lingers on your skin.
  • The sound of the waves surrounds the small beach, providing a soothing background noise.

Synonyms

  • Smother

Hypernyms

  • Cover

Meaning 2

Surround with a wall in order to fortify.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • The ancient city was surrounded with a large stone wall to protect it from invaders.
  • The medieval castle was surrounded by a moat and a high wall to make it impenetrable.
  • The historical mansion was surrounded by an iron fence, complete with stone pillars.
  • The walls built around the government building surrounded the officials and made them feel secure.
  • The villagers surrounded the small village with a tall wooden wall to protect it from wild animals.

Synonyms

  • Fence In
  • Fence
  • Palisade
  • Wall

Hypernyms

  • Protect

Hyponyms

  • Stockade
  • Circumvallate

Related Words

  • Surround (noun)

Meaning 3

Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The beautiful gardens surround our family home, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
  • The sound of the ocean waves surrounds me as I stand at the edge of the cliff.
  • A ring of towering trees surrounds the ancient castle, shielding it from view.
  • The cheering crowd surrounds the football field, as the teams prepare for kickoff.
  • The newly built walls surround the old city, protecting its historical landmarks.

Synonyms

  • Skirt
  • Environ
  • Ring
  • Border

Hypernyms

  • Adjoin
  • Meet
  • Contact

Hyponyms

  • Shut In
  • Inclose
  • Gird
  • Close In

Related Words

  • Surround (noun)
  • Surroundings (noun)

Meaning 4

Surround so as to force to give up; "The Turks besieged Vienna".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

  • Beleaguer
  • Hem In
  • Circumvent
  • Besiege

Hypernyms

  • Attack
  • Assail

Hyponyms

  • Seal Off
  • Blockade
  • Ebb
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