单词 | all-encompass |
释义 | > as lemmasall-encompass (f) With transitive verbs, typically as back-formations from adjectives formed with present participles (see Compounds 2a(b)), as all-encompass. rare. ΚΠ 1845 P. J. Bailey Festus (ed. 2) 131 Whether the sun all-light thee, or the moon. 1858 Institute 3 311 Thine arms did all-encompass me. 1874 Med. Press & Circular 25 Mar. 253/2 There are not many things which do all-pervade the body. 1902 Gentleman's Mag. Nov. 514 The cramped space of some mountain hotel that he all-pervades. 1993 Washington Post 9 May a18/3 He would stand in a corner and ‘all-encompass them’..and just totally take over the conversation. < as lemmas |
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