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engulf

[ en-guhlf ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to swallow up in or as in a gulf; submerge:

    The overflowing river has engulfed many small towns along its banks.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. to plunge or immerse, as into a gulf:

    He engulfed himself in his studies.



engulf

/ ɪˈɡʌ /

verb

  1. to immerse, plunge, bury, or swallow up
  2. 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of engulf1

First recorded in 1545–55; en- 1 + gulf
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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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