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inundate
[in-uhn-deyt, -uhn-]
verb (used with object)
to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge.
to overwhelm.
inundated with letters of protest.
Synonyms:
inundate
/ ˈɪʌˌɪ /
verb
to cover completely with water; overflow; flood; swamp
to overwhelm, as if with a flood
to be inundated with requests
Other 51Թ Forms
- inundation noun
- inundator noun
- inundatory adjective
- ˈԳܲˌ岹ٴǰ noun
- ˌԳܲˈ岹پDz noun
- ˈԳܲԻ岹Գ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of inundate1
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Example Sentences
He said one of the reasons he had "changed his decision so quickly" and returned to work for the party, was that he had been "inundated" by supportive messages from Reform voters and members.
A foreign medic working in the area described the scene as "total carnage" and said they had been inundated with casualties.
In addition to comparatively plentiful and inexpensive water, northern farmers enjoy another advantage: a later summer harvest, which means their fruit is picked after the Mexican crop has inundated the market.
Individuals inundated social media with comments saying they recognized a missing loved one’s sneakers, T-shirt, backpack or some other item — even as officials counseled against high expectations, noting that many of the items were commonplace.
In a sign that unease in Labour's ranks is increasing as its polls ratings decrease, the current chancellor now seems to be inundated with suggestions from her own side.
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