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Meaning of engross
The primary meaning of the word "engross" is to occupy someone's attention completely.
Etymology of engross
The word "engross" comes from the Old French word "engrosser", which is derived from "en" (in, on) and "grosser" (to make thick or large), and originally meant to make something thick or large by adding material to it
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of writing or copying something in a large and formal style
Synonyms
Definitions
- To occupy someone's attention completely, so that they are unable to think about anything else
- * To write or copy something, especially in a large and formal style
- * To buy or obtain all of something that is available, so that no one else can have any
Usage Examples
- The beautiful scenery engrossed her attention, and she forgot about her worries
- * The new video game engrossed him for hours, and he didn't even take a break
- * The lawyer was engrossed in the documents, trying to find any loopholes