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engulf
/ɪnˈɡʌlf/
verb
pochłaniać
Also
ogarniaćzalewać
Definition
To completely surround or cover something, often in a destructive or overwhelming way.
Examples
The flames quickly engulfed the entire building.
Płomienie szybko pochłonęły cały budynek.
She felt a wave of sadness engulf her.
Poczuła, jak ogarnia ją fala smutku.
Collocations
engulfed in flamesengulfed by waterengulfed in darkness
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