overarches
Curves over completely
Overarches means to form an arch over something, or more commonly, to span and encompass multiple things beneath it.
The figurative sense dominates: an overarching theme connects disparate elements, an overarching goal unifies smaller objectives.
The narrative overarches three generations of the family.
The present tense form of overarch.
Reaches across a gap
- coversPuts over, hides
- embracesHolds lovingly, or adopts
- subsumesIncludes within larger category
- includesContains as component
comprehends · incorporates · integrates · contains · envelops · surrounds · encircles · blankets
Secure storage chamber
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- spanDistance between endpoints
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
framework · overhang · covering · ceiling · roof · awning · arcade · portico
Greatly exceeds in height
- predominatesHolds chief influence
- prevailsSucceeds in the end
- overshadowsDominates by comparison
- eclipsesAstronomical occultations
commands · presides · transcends · rises above · crowns · caps · tops · surmounts
Creates a link between
- linksThings that connect
- bindsFastens or constrains
- integratesCombines into unified whole
- synthesizesCombines elements into unified whole
ties together · coordinates · harmonizes · reconciles · consolidates · interrelates · organizes · structures
spans
Reaches across a gap
includes · comprehends · incorporates · integrates · contains · envelops · surrounds · encircles · blankets · overspreads
vault
Secure storage chamber
bridge · framework · overhang · covering · ceiling · roof · awning · arcade · portico · pergola
towers over
Greatly exceeds in height
- predominatesHolds chief influence
- prevailsSucceeds in the end
- overshadowsDominates by comparison
eclipses · commands · presides · transcends · rises above · crowns · caps · tops · surmounts · dwarfs
connects
Creates a link between
- linksThings that connect
- bindsFastens or constrains
- integratesCombines into unified whole
ties together · synthesizes · coordinates · harmonizes · reconciles · consolidates · interrelates · organizes · structures · frames
overarchesunderlies
Forms basis of
underpins · undergirds · grounds · anchors · buttresses