engulf (Meaning)

Wordnet

engulf (v)

devote (oneself) fully to

flow over or cover completely

Webster

To absorb or swallow up as in a gulf.

The rising floodwaters engulfed the entire village, leaving the residents homeless.
The flames from the wildfire engulfed the forest, consuming everything in its path.
The darkness engulfed the room, as the power suddenly went out.
The feeling of hopelessness engulfed her, as she realized the gravity of her situation.
The man was engulfed in a cloud of smoke, as he walked through the burning building.
The dog was engulfed in a sea of fur, as it rolled around on the carpet.
The enemy soldiers were engulfed in a hail of bullets, as they charged across the battlefield.
The crowd was engulfed in a wave of excitement, as their favorite team scored a goal.
The baby was engulfed in a warm blanket, as she slept peacefully in her crib.
The entire city was engulfed in a thick fog, making it difficult to see even a few feet in front of you.

devote (oneself) fully to, flow over or cover completelyTo absorb or swallow up as in a gulf.

drown, overwhelm,flood, submerge, deluge, overflow, overcome,inundate, swamp, gulf

drain, drain, dry,dry, dehydrate, dehydrate, parch,parch

The rising floodwaters engulfed the entire village, leaving the residents homeless.

The flames from the wildfire engulfed the forest, consuming everything in its path.

The darkness engulfed the room, as the power suddenly went out.

The feeling of hopelessness engulfed her, as she realized the gravity of her situation.