engulf
Meaning
- To overwhelm.
- To surround; to cover; to submerge.
- To cast into a gulf.
Synonyms
encroach upon
grow over
spread through
mound over
concentrate on
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪŋˈɡʌlf/
Etymology
From en- + gulf.
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