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- Dictionaryen·gross/inˈɡrōs/
verb
- 1. absorb all the attention or interest of: "the notes totally engrossed him" Similar Opposite
- 2. produce (a legal document) in its final or definitive form. Similar
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The meaning of ENGROSS is to copy or write in a large hand. How to use engross in a sentence.
ENGROSS definition: 1. If something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention: 2. If…. Learn more.
to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in her work. Synonyms: engage, immerse, involve. to write or copy in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formal manner, as a public document or record: to engross a deed.
Engross is a verb that means to consume all of your attention or time. Once you engross yourself in the culture of high salaries and unlimited spending accounts, it's hard to go back to cooking at a sandwich shop.
ENGROSS meaning: 1. If something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention: 2. If…. Learn more.
From Middle English engrossen, from Anglo-Norman engrosser (“to gather in large quantities, draft something in final form”); partly from the phrase en gros (“in bulk, in quantity, at wholesale”), from en- + gros; and partly from Medieval Latin ingrossō (“thicken, write something large and in bold lettering”, v.), from in- + grossus ...
verb (transitive) 1. to occupy one's attention completely; absorb. 2. to write or copy ( manuscript) in large legible handwriting. 3. law. to write or type out formally (a deed, agreement, or other document) preparatory to execution. 4. another word for corner (sense 21b) Collins English Dictionary.
1. To occupy exclusively; absorb: a novel that engrosses every reader. 2. To acquire most or all of (a commodity); monopolize (a market). 3. a. To write or transcribe in a large, clear hand. b. To write or print the final draft of (an official document).
Definition of engross verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'engross' 1. a. to write out in large letters of a kind once used for legal documents. [...] b. to make a final fair copy of (esp. a legislative bill) [...] 2. to express formally or in legal form. [...] 3. to take the entire attention of; occupy wholly; absorb. [...] More. Conjugations of 'engross'
