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in⋅gulf
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engulf.
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en⋅gulf
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–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.
2.
to plunge or immerse, as into a gulf:
He engulfed himself in his studies.
Also,
ingulf.
Origin:
1545–55;
en-
1
+
gulf
Related forms:
en⋅gulf⋅ment,
noun
Synonyms:
1.
envelop, bury, inundate, deluge, swamp.
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engulf
1555, from
en-
"make, put in" +
gulf
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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