engross

Meanings

• verb

  absorb or occupy completely; engage fully and deeply.

  - "He was engrossed in his work."
  - "The children were engrossed in their toys."
  - "She was engrossed in her book."

• verb

  to study or consider something carefully and in detail.

  - "The students were engrossed in their studies."
  - "The lawyer was engrossed in the case."
  - "He was engrossed in the problem."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɛnˈɡɹoʊs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

amound , hoard , corner the market , inspissate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with engross
drowses , proses , poses , moses

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. engrossment (en) : the act of engrossing or the state of being engrossed
   

2. engrossment (en) : the act of engraving or printing on parchment
   

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Variants

List of all variants of engross that leads to same result
engross , engrossed , engrosser , engrossers , engrosses , engrossing

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Forms

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engrosses, engrossed, engrossing

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Etymology

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From Old French engroser, to cover thickly, from groser, to grow thickly; see grow.

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Trivia

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1. Engrossed means 'absorbed' or 'occupied' in its original sense.

2. The term 'engrossed' is also used in the context of parchment or paper on which a document has been written or printed in its entirety.

3. The term 'engrossed' has been used in various literary works, including Shakespeare's 'Othello' and Dickens' 'Bleak House'.

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Related Concepts

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1. absorb: To take in or assimilate something, often with a complete or full understanding.

2. occupy: To take possession of or control a place, position, or activity.

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Culture

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Engross has been used extensively in literature to describe characters being deeply involved in their thoughts or activities. In art, engrossment can be depicted through intense focus or concentration.

How to Memorize "engross"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself completely absorbed in a task or activity.
   - Visualize yourself being so engrossed that you forget about the outside world.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'engross' with the feeling of being completely absorbed in something.
   - Create a mental image of being deeply engrossed in a task or activity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Engrossed in my work, I'm a happy clown.'
   - Use the acronym ENGROSS: Engrossed, Narrowly focusing, Growing, Overcoming, Surpassing, Succeeding.

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