engulf in Italian
engulf in Italian is sopraffare, travolgere, circondare — engulf means to completely surround or cover something, often suddenly and overwhelmingly.
engulf in Italian
sopraffare
(transitive) To overwhelm.
travolgere
(transitive) To overwhelm.
circondare
(transitive) To surround; to cover; to submerge.
sommergere
(transitive) To surround; to cover; to submerge.
What does "engulf" mean?
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verb To completely surround or cover something, often suddenly and overwhelmingly.
"Flames quickly engulfed the old warehouse."
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engulf in a sentence
- Flames quickly engulfed the old warehouse.
- A wave of grief engulfed her when she heard the news.
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What is "engulf" in Italian?
"engulf" in Italian is sopraffare, travolgere, circondare. engulf means: To completely surround or cover something, often suddenly and overwhelmingly.
How do you use "engulf" in a sentence?
Example: "Flames quickly engulfed the old warehouse." In Italian, "engulf" is sopraffare, travolgere, circondare.
Are there other ways to say "engulf" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "engulf": sopraffare, travolgere, circondare, sommergere.
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