engulf

Verb
  1. Devote (oneself) fully to (synset 200602438)
    "He immersed himself into his studies"
    is a type of: center, centre, concentrate, focus, pore, rivet - direct one's attention on something
    subtypes: drink, drink in - be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
    same as: absorb, engross, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep
    verb group: immerse, plunge - cause to be immersed
  2. Flow over or cover completely (synset 201584066)
    "The bright light engulfed him completely"
    is a type of: enclose, enfold, envelop, enwrap, wrap - enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

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