engross
to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention.She is engrossed in her work.
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.
to acquire the whole of (a commodity), in order to control the market; monopolize.
Origin of engross
1Other words for engross
Other words from engross
- en·gross·er, noun
- re·en·gross, verb (used with object)
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How to use engross in a sentence
But it is always the work of man, not the beauty of nature, that engrosses you.
American Sketches | Charles WhibleyHe is sometimes a bachelor, but more frequently a widower with one daughter, who engrosses all his time and care.
The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the first | Count Carlo GozziAt first he shows despair, then a new thought engrosses him.
Five Plays | Edward John DunsanyThe uncertainty of our position engrosses me quite; perhaps to be in the midst of war and ruin and the clang of arms!
American Historical and Literary Curiosities, Part 12. | John Jay SmithPanting and wild he lies upon the beach, and the gem that he clutches is the sole idea that engrosses his existence.
Henrietta Temple | Benjamin Disraeli
British Dictionary definitions for engross
/ (ɪnˈɡrəʊs) /
to occupy one's attention completely; absorb
to write or copy (manuscript) in large legible handwriting
law to write or type out formally (a deed, agreement, or other document) preparatory to execution
another word for corner (def. 21b)
Origin of engross
1Derived forms of engross
- engrossed, adjective
- engrossedly (ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪdlɪ), adverb
- engrosser, noun
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