tr.v. en·grossed, en·gross·ing, en·gross·es
- To occupy exclusively; absorb: A great novel engrosses the reader. See Synonyms at monopolize.
- To acquire most or all of (a commodity); monopolize (a market).
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- To write or transcribe in a large, clear hand.
- To write or print the final draft of (an official document).
engross
v 1: engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies" [syn: steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, absorb, soak up]
2: engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely" [syn: absorb, engage, occupy]
Synonyms: monopolize, absorb, consume, engross, preoccupy
These verbs mean to exclusively possess or control:
a service monopolized by one company;
study that absorbs all her time; was consumed by fear; e
ngrossed herself in her reading;
was preoccupied with financial worries.
첫댓글 engross vt.1. 에 열중하게 하다. 몰두 시키다.
열중하게 하다 , 몰두시키다