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engulf
[ en-guhlf ]
verb (used with object)
- to swallow up in or as in a gulf; submerge:
The overflowing river has engulfed many small towns along its banks.
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- to plunge or immerse, as into a gulf:
He engulfed himself in his studies.
engulf
/ ɪˈɡʌ /
verb
- to immerse, plunge, bury, or swallow up
- often passive to overwhelm
engulfed by debts
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Derived Forms
- ˈܱڳԳ, noun
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Other Word Forms
- ·ܱmԳ noun
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The tragedy has torn families apart and engulfed households in grief.
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In the painting, a young girl — engulfed in a radiant glow — points her finger at a general standing before her.
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The ensuing row threatened to engulf the Church.
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Bullets tore through their home, fires engulfed buildings, and electricity lines sparked explosions.
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Witnesses in al-Mawasi told the BBC that tents were engulfed in flames following a "powerful" explosion, causing the deaths of dozens of Palestinians including children.
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