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engulf Definition and Meaning in English (engulf definition)

verb
Synonyms:overwhelmsubmergeinundate
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Engulf definition: To surround or cover completely, often in a way that overwhelms or consumes.

Definitions of Engulf

  1. 1verb

    To surround or cover completely, often in a way that overwhelms or consumes.

  2. 2verb

    To flow over and enclose something completely, as if swallowing it.

Example Sentences

casual

“The flames quickly engulfed the old wooden house.”

casual

“A thick fog began to engulf the entire city.”

casual

“She felt a wave of sadness engulf her after hearing the news.”

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past tenseengulfed
present participleengulfing
nounengulfment

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Engulf definition: To surround or cover completely, often in a way that overwhelms or consumes.
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'Engulf' translates to 'engulf' in English. Engulf definition: To surround or cover completely, often in a way that overwhelms or consumes.
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