engorges

[US]/ɪnˈɡɔːdʒɪz/
[UK]/ɪnˈɡɔrdʒɪz/

Translation

v.to eat greedily or excessively

Phrases & Collocations

engorges blood vessels

engorges the heart

engorges with fluid

engorges tissue mass

engorges during exercise

engorges the veins

engorges lymph nodes

engorges after injury

engorges with blood

engorges the stomach

Example Sentences

the river engorges during the rainy season.

as the storm hits, the floodwaters engorge the streets.

the plant engorges with water after the heavy rainfall.

the balloon engorges when air is pumped into it.

during the feast, everyone engorges on delicious food.

the river engorges, threatening nearby homes.

the sponge engorges with water when submerged.

when the tide rises, the bay engorges with sea water.

the crowd engorges the small venue during the concert.

after the drought, the lake engorges with melting snow.

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