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compasses
verb
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Divide compasses into syllables:

com · passes

How to pronounce compasses:

Definition of compasses:

compasses (verb):
to devise or contrive often with craft or skill plot

Synonyms for compasses:

reachgoalsintentionsrangecompassgraspdirectionsscopeorbit

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