 engross |
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| 1. | [ verb ] engross (oneself) fully | |
| Synonyms: | engulf steep immerse absorb soak_up plunge | |
| Examples: | "He immersed himself into his studies" |
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| Related terms: | concentrate drink_in plunge concentration intentness | |
| 2. | [ verb ] enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing | |
| Synonyms: | swallow swallow_up bury eat_up immerse | |
| Examples: | "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter" |
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| Related terms: | enclose | |
| 3. | [ verb ] engage or engross wholly | |
| Synonyms: | engage occupy absorb | |
| Examples: | "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely" |
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| Related terms: | interest involve rivet consume preoccupation occupation intentness | |
| Similar spelling: |
engrossed engrossing encrust enshroud en_garde Ensor engraver Enger encrusted encrimson |
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