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Meaning
Verb
●
In Law:
To
write
(a
document
) in large,
aesthetic
, and
legible
lettering
; to make a
finalized
copy
of.
●
In Business:
To
buy up
wholesale
, especially to
buy
the whole supply of (a
commodity
etc.).
●
To
monopolize
; to
concentrate
(something) in the
single
possession
of someone, especially unfairly.
●
To
completely
engage
the
attention
of.
●
To
thicken
; to condense.
●
To make
gross
,
thick
, or large; to
thicken
; to increase in
bulk
or quantity.
●
To amass.
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Origin
engross
English
engrossen
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Inspissate
Thicken
Amound
Hoard
Amass
Ingross
Corner The Market
Related
Immerse
Entertain
Enthrall
Enmesh
Amuse
Indulge
Ensconce
Preoccupy
Acquaint
Excite
Embroil
Engage
Startle
Attract
Intrigue
Desensitize
Terrify
Overwhelm
Captivate
Enrapture
Situate
Familiarize
Expose
Seclude
Delude
Tantalize
Educate
Motivate
Reengage
Involve
Polarise
Express
Percieve
Apprise
Transform
Accustom
Allure
Rouse
Motive
Interest
Chastise
Overextend
Gratify
Incorporate
Mesmerize
Support
Jolt
Immerses
Humanise
Propel
Invigorate
More
Rhymes
Dose
Close
Gross
Gross
Rugose
Verbose
Engross
Diagnose
Pluviose
PluviôSe
Grandiose
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