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engross

verb

/ɪnˈɡroʊs/

Meaning

to absorb all the attention or interest of someone

She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.

engrossed in thought

absorb, captivate, occupy, fascinate, immerse

distract, bore, disengage

engrossed in, engrossing story, engross in reading, engross attention

to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal

to pick or select from several options

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed

to make or enact laws