engross (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪŋˈɡroʊs/
Definition
To absorb all the attention or interest of someone.
Examples
The complex puzzle engrossed him for hours.
She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't hear the doorbell.
His attention was engrossed by the intricate details of the painting.
How to Use engross
- engross in (prepositional phrase)
- To be completely absorbed in an activity or subject. — "The students were engrossed in their experiments."
- engross someone (collocation)
- To capture someone's complete attention. — "The magician's tricks engrossed the audience."
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