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verb (used with object)
1.
to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in her work.
2.
to write or copy in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formal manner, as a public document or record: to engross a deed.
3.
to acquire the whole of (a commodity), in order to control the market; monopolize.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English engros(s)en to gather in large quantities, draft (a will, etc.) in final form < Anglo-French engrosser, partly < Medieval Latin ingrossāre to thicken, write large and thick (Latin in- in-2 + gross(us) thick + -āre infinitive suffix); partly < Anglo-French, Middle French en gros in quantity, wholesale < Latin in + grossus; see gross
1275–1325; Middle English engros(s)en to gather in large quantities, draft (a will, etc.) in final form < Anglo-French engrosser, partly < Medieval Latin ingrossāre to thicken, write large and thick (Latin in- in-2 + gross(us) thick + -āre infinitive suffix); partly < Anglo-French, Middle French en gros in quantity, wholesale < Latin in + grossus; see gross
Related forms
en·gross·er, noun
re·en·gross, verb (used with object)
self-en·grossed, adjective
un·en·grossed, adjective
Synonyms
1. involve, immerse, engage.
1. involve, immerse, engage.
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Engrossed
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Example Sentences
- So engrossed did he become that during his first eight years out of law school, he did not take a bar exam.
- It is in no way surprising, therefore, that an increasing number of able authors have become engrossed with the subject.
- In bars and cafés, people are often so engrossed in conversation that they are unaware of the camera.
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World English Dictionary
| engross (ɪnˈɡrəʊs) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to occupy one's attention completely; absorb |
| 2. | to write or copy (manuscript) in large legible handwriting |
| 3. | law to write or type out formally (a deed, agreement, or other document) preparatory to execution |
| 4. | another word for corner |
| [C14 (in the sense: to buy up wholesale): from Old French en gros in quantity; C15 (in the sense: to write in large letters): probably from Medieval Latin ingrossāre; both from Latin grossus thick, | |
| en'grossed | |
| —adj | |
| engrossedly | |
| —adv | |
| en'grosser | |
| —n | |
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