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engulf

/E/n'g/@/lf/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. devote (oneself) fully to

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms absorb engross immerse plunge soak up steep

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. flow over or cover completely

    verb.contact

    Examples
    The bright light engulfed him completely.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To absorb or swallow up as in a gulf.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

engrossengrossedengrosserengrossingengrossmentenguardengulfmentenhaloenhanceenhancedenhancementenhancer

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