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sweep over

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb sweep over has 1 sense
  1. 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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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:

  1. The wind made the autumn leaves sweep over the ground.
  2. I watched the eagle sweep over the valley with grace and elegance.

Metaphorical Usage:

  1. A sense of joy would sweep over her whenever she saw her newborn baby.
  2. An eerie feeling swept over him as he entered the abandoned house.

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