engulf
Intermediate/ɪnˈɡʌlf/
- verb
- to surround and cover something or someone completely
engulf in a sentence
- “The firefighters hurried to the scene to extinguish the blaze, which had threatened to engulf the entire neighborhood.”
- “The flames rapidly engulfed the house.”
- “Northern areas of the country were engulfed by/in a snowstorm last night.”
- “The war is threatening to engulf the entire region.”
What does “engulf” mean?
engulf (verb) means to surround and cover something or someone completely. It is pronounced /ɪnˈɡʌlf/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "engulf" mean?
- engulf (verb) means: to surround and cover something or someone completely
- How do you pronounce "engulf"?
- "engulf" is pronounced /ɪnˈɡʌlf/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "engulf" in a sentence?
- Here is "engulf" used in a sentence: The firefighters hurried to the scene to extinguish the blaze, which had threatened to engulf the entire neighborhood.
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