CEFR B2

engulf

verb

Meaning

To surround and cover something completely, often in a destructive or overwhelming way.

Examples

The fire spread rapidly, threatening to engulf the forest.
A wave of sadness seemed to engulf her.

Synonyms: cover, swallow, overwhelm, immerse

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engulf (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

Definition

To surround and cover something completely, often in a destructive or overwhelming way.

Examples

The fire spread rapidly, threatening to engulf the forest.
A wave of sadness seemed to engulf her.
The company was engulfed by debt after the economic downturn.

How to Use engulf

engulf in (prepositional phrase): To be completely surrounded or involved in something. — "He was engulfed in the crowd at the concert."
engulf by (prepositional phrase): To be completely covered or overwhelmed by something. — "The town was engulfed by the rising floodwaters."

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