What is the meaning of engulf?

Devote (oneself) fully to.
- usage: "He immersed himself into his studies"
- synonyms: steep, immerse, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up
Flow over or cover completely.
- usage: "The bright light engulfed him completely"

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APA	WordNet. (2010). engulf. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/engulf/definitions/1273024
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