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   engross

   /ɪnˈɡrəʊs/

   verb

   • 1. absorb all the attention or interest of: "they seemed to be engrossed in conversation" Similar preoccupyabsorbengagerivetgripholdinterestcatchcaptivateenthralcharmspellbindbewitchfascinateentrancebeguileintriguearrestimmerseinvolveenvelopengulffixatehypnotizemesmerizeOpposite 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, especially a deed or statute) in its final form: "the solicitors will submit a draft conveyance and engross the same after approval" 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: 1. If something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention: 2. If…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ENGROSS is to copy or write in a large hand. How to use engross in a sentence.

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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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   Engross is a verb that means to consume all of your attention or time. Once you engross yourself in the culture of high salaries and unlimited spending accounts, it's hard to go back to cooking at a sandwich shop.

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