compassing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of surrounding or encompassing something.

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Synonyms

accomplish , achieve , attain , gain , get , reach , cover , traverse , conspire , plot , scheme , encircle , environ , surround

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Variants

List of all variants of compassing that leads to same result
compass , compassable , compassed , compasses , compassing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'compassar' meaning 'to accompany, go with, surround'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'compassion' is derived from the same Latin root as 'compassing'.

2. The compass was one of the earliest instruments used by humans, dating back to ancient civilizations.

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Related Concepts

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1. encircle: A synonym for 'compassing' that refers to the act of surrounding an area or object.

2. compass: A drawing instrument used for measuring and drawing circles.

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Culture

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In literature, 'compassing' is used metaphorically to describe the act of planning or scheming against someone. In art, a compassing is a drawing instrument used for measuring and drawing circles.

How to Memorize "compassing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of surrounding or encompassing something, such as a group of people forming a circle around a campfire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'compassing' with the idea of protection or enclosure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'compassing' means 'to go around' or 'to surround'.

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