surround
Translation
to surround, to encircle, to enclose
Examples
The police surrounded the building.
The police surrounded the building.
Tall trees surround the garden.
Tall trees surround the garden.
He surrounds himself with positive people.
He surrounds himself with positive people.
Grammar Patterns
to surround ((sth./sb.)) A high fence surrounds the property.
to surround ((sb.)) with ((sth.)) She surrounds herself with beautiful art.
Similar Words
Synonyms: encircle, enclose, encompass; Antonyms: release, free
Etymology
From Old French 'sur-' (over) + 'onder' (to flow, wave), meaning to overflow. The meaning shifted to 'be all around'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sur-' (over, all around) and 'round'. Something is all 'round you.