Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡɔrdʒ/
verb to fill to excess or beyond normal capacity; to overfill or stuff
A1 The snake engorged itself with a large meal.
A2 The mosquito engorged itself with blood before flying away.
B1 The river engorged with water after heavy rainfall.
B2 The patient's veins engorged with blood as the doctor took their blood pressure.
C1 The chef watched as the pasta noodles engorged with sauce, ready to be served.
C2 The balloon engorged with air until it burst, sending confetti everywhere.
adjective engorged (past participle form)
A1 The engorged river flooded the nearby fields.
A2 The engorged tick was easily visible on the dog's fur.
B1 The engorged veins in her legs were causing discomfort.
B2 The engorged berries on the bush were ripe for picking.
C1 The engorged population of the city led to overcrowding issues.
C2 The engorged budget for the project allowed for additional resources to be allocated.
formal The blood vessels engorge during an inflammatory response.
informal I can feel my cheeks engorge when I blush.
slang I engorge on pizza every Friday night.
figurative Her heart seemed to engorge with love for her newborn baby.
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