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engulfs Definition and Meaning in English (engulfs definition)

verb
Synonyms:submergesoverwhelmsconsumes
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Engulfs definition: To flow over and enclose completely, often in a way that overwhelms or covers entirely.

Definitions of Engulfs

  1. 1verb

    To flow over and enclose completely, often in a way that overwhelms or covers entirely.

  2. 2verb

    To consume or overwhelm completely, as if by swallowing or absorbing entirely.

Example Sentences

casual

“The fire quickly engulfs the old wooden house.”

casual

“A wave of sadness engulfs her when she hears the news.”

casual

“The fog often engulfs the entire valley in the morning.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveengulf
past tenseengulfed
present participleengulfing
nounengulfment

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Engulfs definition: To flow over and enclose completely, often in a way that overwhelms or covers entirely.
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'Engulfs' translates to 'engulfs' in English. Engulfs definition: To flow over and enclose completely, often in a way that overwhelms or covers entirely.
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