preoccupy

Meanings

• verb

  take up or engage the mind or emotions intensely

  - "His fear of heights preoccupies him on long car rides."
  - "The teacher's concern for her students preoccupied her throughout the semester."

• verb

  absorb a great deal of time and thought

  - "The problem preoccupied the scientists for months."
  - "Her love for painting preoccupied her during her free time."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹiˈɑkjupaɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=720498"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with preoccupy
occupy , pretty , captivity , city , compatibility

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Variants

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preoccupied , preoccupies , preoccupy , preoccupying

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Etymology

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mid 16th century: from Latin praeoccupare, from prae- ‘before’ + occupare ‘to take possession of’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'preoccupy' is often used in the context of psychology to describe a person's excessive focus on a particular issue or concern.

2. In the game of chess, a player can preoccupy their opponent by making moves that force them to focus on a specific area of the board.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: An excessive, persistent fear or worry about something.

2. obsession: A persistent idea or feeling that is impossible to get out of one's mind.

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Culture

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Preoccupation is a common theme in literature and art, often portraying characters consumed by their thoughts or emotions. In psychology, preoccupation can refer to an excessive or unwarranted concern.

How to Memorize "preoccupy"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Preoccupy' means 'to take up and possess before others'.

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