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Verb sweep over has 1 sense
- overwhelm, overpower, sweep over, whelm, overcome, overtake - overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
--1 is one way to arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
Sample sentence:
Something ----s somebody
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Definitions from the Web
Sweep Over
Description:
The term "sweep over" is a phrasal verb that can have various meanings and uses. It typically refers to the action of moving or passing over someone or something in a sweeping or sweeping motion, either literally or metaphorically.
Possible Definitions:
- 1. To move across something quickly and smoothly: When used literally, "sweep over" describes the action of moving swiftly and smoothly across a surface or area.
- 2. To affect deeply or overwhelm emotionally: As a metaphorical expression, "sweep over" can indicate experiencing a sudden and intense surge of emotions or feelings.
Examples:
Literal Usage:
- The wind made the autumn leaves sweep over the ground.
- I watched the eagle sweep over the valley with grace and elegance.
Metaphorical Usage:
- A sense of joy would sweep over her whenever she saw her newborn baby.
- An eerie feeling swept over him as he entered the abandoned house.
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