Word Frequency
engross (ɪnˈɡrəʊs
)
Definitions
verb
- to occupy one's attention completely; absorb
- to write or copy (manuscript) in large legible handwriting
- (law) to write or type out formally (a deed, agreement, or other document) preparatory to execution
- another word for corner (sense 21b)
Derived Forms
enˈgrossed adjectiveengrossedly (ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪdlɪ
) adverb
) adverbenˈgrosser noun
Word Origin
C14 (in the sense: to buy up wholesale): from Old French en gros in quantity; C15 (in the sense: to write in large letters): probably from Medieval Latin ingrossāre; both from Latin grossus thick, grossExample Sentences Including 'engross'
I am entering on a profession which must engross the strength of my powers and to which I shall try to devote my energies.ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON (2005)
Nonetheless, Perkins ' remorseless progress continues to engross the Australian swimming community.Misc (1999)
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