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to surround
01
to be around something on all sides
Transitive: to surround a place
Examples
The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside.
02
to circle around someone or something, putting pressure on them to give up
Transitive: to surround a person or place
Examples
The police surrounded the building to capture the suspect inside.
03
to completely cover or enclose something from every direction
Transitive: to surround sb/sth
Examples
The warm blankets surrounded her, providing comfort on a cold night.
Surround
01
the area or conditions immediately around something or someone where it exists or operates
Examples
The lush surround of the garden made it a perfect spot for relaxation.
02
the area or border around something, used for decorative purposes
Examples
The picture had a gilded surround.
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