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engrosses

/ɪnˈɡroʊsɪz/ /ɛnˈɡroʊsɪz/

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verb

To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

Examples :

"The calligrapher engrosses the wedding certificate, ensuring it's beautifully written and legally binding. "

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verb

To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).

Examples :

""The wealthy merchant engrosses the entire local wheat crop to control the price." "

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To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.

Examples :

"The tech company engrosses most of the market share, making it difficult for smaller competitors to survive. "

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To completely engage the attention of.

Examples :

"She seems to be completely engrossed in that book."

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To thicken; to condense.

Examples :

"The chef engrosses the sauce by simmering it slowly. "

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To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.

Examples :

"The cook engrosses the gravy with flour to make it thicker. "

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Examples :

"The ambitious investor engrosses all the available shares of the small company. "

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