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   En·gross

   /inˈɡrōs/

   

   verb

   • 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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   Engross definition: to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb. See examples of ENGROSS used in a sentence.

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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 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb engross, 13 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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   pronunciation: ihn gros. features: Word Combinations ( verb) The meaning of engross. Definition of engross. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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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.

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   engross. verb. To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of. synonyms. corner the market. plunge. occupy. steep. immerse. engage. AI Feedback. "engross" is a correct and usable word in written English.

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   Check pronunciation: engrossed. Definition of engrossed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.