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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENGROSS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Engross means to be very interested in something or to occupy someone's attention completely. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     ENGROSS meaning: 1. If something engrosses you, it is so...

   • Znaczenie Engross, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     engross definicja: 1. If something engrosses you, it is so...

   • Traditional

     ENGROSS translate: 使全神貫注. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Simplified

     ENGROSS translate: 使全神贯注. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Engrossed

     ENGROSSED definition: 1. giving all your attention to...

   • Engraving

     ENGRAVING definition: 1. the activity of engraving 2. a...

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENGROSS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Engross means to capture someone's full attention or interest. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from various sources.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › engrossEngross Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Engross can mean to copy or write in a large hand, to prepare the final text of a document, or to take or engage the whole attention of someone. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and legal usage.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › engrossENGROSS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › engrossEngross - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENGROSS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Engross means to occupy one's attention completely, to write or copy in large letters, or to buy all of something. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › engrossEngross - definition of engross by The Free Dictionary

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   Engross means to occupy completely, to write formally, or to monopolize a market. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of engross from various sources and dictionaries.