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inundate

/ɪnˈʌndeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does inundate mean?

verb

to overflow or flood something, especially a place, with a large amount of something, such as water or people. to overwhelm someone or something with a large amount of information or demands.

Example

"The heavy rainfall inundated the city, causing widespread flooding."

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