Engulf

v. t.

1.

To absorb or swallow up as in a gulf. [imp. & p. p. Engulfed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Engulfing.] It quite engulfs all human thought. - Young.

Verb	1.	engulf - engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies" Synonyms: engross, steep, immerse, soak up, absorb, plunge
	2.	engulf - flow over or cover completely; "The bright light engulfed him completely"

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