verbπShareTo write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of."The calligrapher engrossed the invitation, creating a beautiful, large script for the wedding. "writinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.)."The grocery store owner engrossed all the remaining tomatoes, securing a good price for the season. "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly."The boss engrossed all the best projects for himself, leaving the junior employees with only the less interesting tasks. "mindactioncharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo completely engage the attention of."She seems to be completely engrossed in that book."mindsensationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thicken; to condense."The chef engrossed the tomato sauce, making it thicker and more flavorful. "materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity."The chef engrossed the gravy with cornstarch to make it thicker for the sauce. "amountmassChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo amass."The student engrossed a large collection of books for her research project. "amountbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePreoccupied with something to the exclusion of everything else."The student was engrossed in her history book, completely forgetting about dinner. "mindhumancharactersensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a document) Finalized, written in large letters."The engrossed diploma, written in beautiful calligraphy, was finally ready for her to frame. "writinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading