Synonyms for engross
Synonyms by meaning
Verb
Other
monopolize, monopolise UK, forestall, copy, corner the market, thicken, finalize, finalise UK, regrate, inspissate
Definitions
- v. 1
To completely engage the attention of; to involve.
She seems to be completely engrossed in that book.
- v. 2
To amass.
- v. 3
To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
- v. 4
To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
Related words
- Word family
- engrossing engrossment
Forms
- Past participle
- engrossed
e.g. engrossed → absorbed, immersed, engulfed, imbibed…
Example sentences
- absorb The glass can't absorb water, but the curtain can.
- immerse How do you immerse yourself in the local culture?
- engulf The flood waters are predicted to engulf the town.
- engage I'd like to engage in foreign trade in the future.
- occupy Algeria's massive protests occupy every front page.
By length
- 4 letters
- copy2, wrap1
- 5 letters
- steep1, hoard1
- 6 letters
- arrest2, engage2, employ2, occupy3, absorb2, plunge1, engulf2, imbibe2, enwrap, amound
- 7 letters
- swallow2, consume2, immerse2, thicken2, regrate
- 8 letters
- finalize3, finalise
- 9 letters
- forestall2
- 10 letters
- assimilate4, monopolize4, monopolise, inspissate
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (copy2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- accaparer