environ

[en-vahy-ruhn]

environ Definition

• 1. to surround or encircle something or someone
• 2. to be situated around or near something

Using environ: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "environ" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The castle is environed by a moat.

• Example

  The city is environed by mountains.

• Example

  The park is environed by trees.

environ Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for environ

• encircle
• surround
• border
• circumscribe
• encompass

Phrases with environ

• environ someone with something

  to surround someone with something, often for protection or support

  Example

  The bodyguards environed the president with a tight security detail.

• environ oneself with something

  to surround oneself with something, often for comfort or inspiration

  Example

  She enjoys environing herself with books and music.

• environ something in mystery

  to surround something with an air of secrecy or intrigue

  Example

  The disappearance of the treasure was environed in mystery.

Origins of environ

from Old French 'environer', meaning 'to surround'

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Summary: environ in Brief

'Environ' [en-vahy-ruhn] means to surround or encircle something or someone. It can also mean to be situated around or near something. Examples include 'The castle is environed by a moat' and 'The city is environed by mountains.' Phrases include 'environ someone with something,' 'environ oneself with something,' and 'environ something in mystery.'