engulf
/ɪnˈɡʌlf/verb
उच्चारण इन्गल्फ़
(आग, पानी, भावना का) पूरी तरह घेर लेना, लील जाना, डुबो देना
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[T] ~ sb/sth often passive
(of fire, water or a strong feeling) to surround or cover somebody or something completely
(आग, पानी, भावना का) पूरी तरह घेर लेना, लील जाना, डुबो देना
- The village was engulfed by the flood within an hour.
- Flames engulfed the godown.
- She was engulfed by grief.
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- Thick smoke engulfed the building within minutes.
- Waves engulfed the small boat during the storm.
- A feeling of fear engulfed her as the lights went out.
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Engulfed in flames, engulfed by darkness.
Collocations: engulfed in flames (आग की लपटों में घिरा हुआ), engulfed by darkness (अँधेरे में डूबा हुआ)। engulf का अर्थ है पूरी तरह घेर या निगल लेना।