overarch

[oh-ver-ahrch]

o·ver·arch

[oh-ver-ahrch]
verb (used with object)
1.
to span with or like an arch: A new bridge overarches the river.
verb (used without object)
2.
to form an arch over something: a cerulean sky overarching in the early twilight.

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Overarch is one of our favorite verbs.
So is subtilize. Does it mean:
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.

Origin:
1660–70; over- + arch1
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overarch (ˌəʊvərˈɑːtʃ)
 
vb
(tr) to form an arch over

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