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Synonyms
compass

noun

  1. navigational instrument for finding directions
  2. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet": "the ambit of municipal legislation"
  3. the limit of capability: "within the compass of education"
  4. drafting instrument used for drawing circles

verb

  1. bring about: accomplish
  2. travel around, either by plane or ship: "We compassed the earth"
  3. get the meaning of something: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"