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engulf

en·gulf

UK/ɪŋˈɡʌlf/ US/ɪˈnɡʌlf/ rare

verb

1.

engross (oneself) fully

  • “He immersed himself into his studies”
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2.

flow over or cover completely

  • “The bright light engulfed him completely”

Origin

From en- + gulf.

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