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   En·gross

   /inˈɡrōs/

   

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   • 1. absorb all the attention or interest of: "the notes totally engrossed him" Similar preoccupyabsorbengagerivetgripholdinterestcatchcaptivateenthrallcharmspellbindbewitchfascinateentrancebeguileintriguearrestimmerseinvolveenvelopengulffixatehypnotizemesmerizeOpposite bore
   • ▪ gain or keep exclusive possession of (something): archaic "the country had made the best of its position to engross trade"
   • 2. produce (a legal document) in its final or definitive form. Similar copyreproducetype (out)print out the final version ofrewrite/reproduce in larger/final form

   Word Origin late Middle English (formerly also as ingross): based on en-1, in-2 ‘in’ + late Latin grossus ‘large’. Sense 1 is from Old French en gros, from medieval Latin in grosso ‘wholesale’; sense 2 comes from Anglo-Norman French engrosser, medieval Latin ingrossare, from Old French grosse, medieval Latin grossa ‘large writing’, with reference to clerks writing out documents in large, clear writing.

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   to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in her work. Synonyms: engage, immerse, involve. 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.

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   What does engrossed mean?

   • verb with object self-engrossed to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in her work. 1 verb with object self-engrossed 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. 1

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   What is engross verb?

   • Definition of engross verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary engross somebody if something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention and time As the business grew, it totally engrossed him. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   What does it mean to engross someone?

   • engross somebody if something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention and time As the business grew, it totally engrossed him. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

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   What does engross mean in art?

   • The intricate details of the painting would engross art enthusiasts. The verb 'engross' has its etymological roots in Old French and Latin. It is derived from the Old French word 'engrosser,' which meant 'to amass' or 'to accumulate.' This term was influenced by the Latin word 'grossus,' meaning 'thick' or 'large.'

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   Definition of engross verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definition of 'engross' Word Frequency. engross in British English. (ɪnˈɡrəʊs ) verb (transitive) 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.

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   Define engross. engross synonyms, engross pronunciation, engross translation, English dictionary definition of engross. involve, immerse, engage; to occupy completely: Their jobs engross them.; absorb: She is engrossed in her novel.; to write in a clear, formal manner, as a...

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   Dictionary definition of engross. To occupy someone's complete attention or to absorb them fully in a particular activity, idea, or task. "The movie promises to engross viewers with its stunning special effects." Detailed meaning of engross.

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   What does the verb engross mean? There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb engross, 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. engross has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   To occupy wholly; take up or employ entirely, to the exclusion of other things: as, business engrosses his attention or thoughts; to be engrossed in study. To write out in a fair large hand or in a formal or prescribed manner for preservation, as a public document or record.