encompass

verb ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about encompass at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. To form a circle around; to encircle.
2. To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
3. To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

   This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.