Engross: meaning, definitions and examples

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engross

[ ɪnˈɡrəʊs ]

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in writing

Absorb all the attention or interest of

Synonyms

absorb, captivate, fascinate, grip, immerse

Examples of usage

The book really engrossed me and I couldn't put it down.
Her speech was so engrossing that the audience was captivated.

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in work

Occupy or attract (someone) to the exclusion of other things

Synonyms

absorb, engage, immerse, occupy, preoccupy

Examples of usage

She was engrossed in her work and didn't notice the time passing.
The project engrossed him completely, leaving no room for other distractions.

Translations

Translations of the word "engross" in other languages:

🇵🇹 absorver

🇮🇳 लिप्त

🇩🇪 vertiefen

🇮🇩 menyerap

🇺🇦 занурювати

🇵🇱 pochłaniać

🇯🇵 夢中にさせる (むちゅうにさせる)

🇫🇷 absorber

🇪🇸 absorber

🇹🇷 kendine çekmek

🇰🇷 몰두시키다

🇸🇦 استغرق

🇨🇿 pohltit

🇸🇰 pohltiť

🇨🇳 吸引

🇸🇮 posrkati

🇮🇸 gleypa

🇰🇿 бойлап алу

🇬🇪 შთანთქმა

🇦🇿 çəkib almaq

🇲🇽 absorber

Word origin

The word 'engross' originated in the late 15th century from the Old French word 'engrosser', which means 'to amass, collect in large quantities'. Over time, the meaning evolved to its current usage of absorbing attention or occupying someone completely.