surround

Definition

  • verb: to be on every side of (someone or something)
  • verb: to enclose on all sides
  • often used as '(be) surrounded'
  • synonyms: envelop, invest, encircle

Examples

  • Her family 'surrounded' her 'with' love and attention. [=her family gave her a lot of love and attention]

  • As a child she 'was surrounded' by her large, loving family.

  • She was suddenly 'surrounded' by a crowd of excited fans.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Manufacturing Consent? - Do you think that's a good book? - You fuckin' people baffle me. You spend all your money on these fuckin' fancy books. You surround yourselves with 'em. They're the wrong fuckin' books. - What are the right fuckin' books, Will? - Hey, whatever blows your hair back. (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting