engross

verb

en·gross in-ˈgrōs How to pronounce engross (audio)

en-

engrossed; engrossing; engrosses

transitive verb

: to copy or write in a large hand

: to prepare the usually final handwritten or printed text of (an official document)

[Middle English, from Anglo-French engrosser, from en gros wholesale, in quantity]

: to purchase large quantities of (as for speculation)

archaic : amass, collect

: to take or engage the whole attention of : occupy completely

ideas that have engrossed the minds of scholars for generations

engrosser noun

Example Sentences

a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending

Recent Examples on the Web Like the characters populating his novels, who are terrified of their own irrelevance, Franzen has a habit of proffering bells and whistles as compensation for the modest scope of the domestic sagas that engross him.

Becca Rothfeld, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2021 Readers will engross themselves in two beefy chapters on Hatfield’s eight years as governor, but for the nearly 30 years that Hatfield spent in the U.S. Senate, Etulain serves up a scant 28 pages, inclusive of several full-page photographs.

oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2021 Buyers can dig deeper into the country of origin and engross themselves in modern experiences from contemporary creatives without saying a word.

Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful, 13 May 2021 Amid a social justice movement and COVID-19 pandemic that engross the nation, the term gains gravitas.

Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 11 Mar. 2021 His mother sang and played piano and was a big supporter, and Benet would engross himself in his detective father's extensive classical music collection.

Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2021 The Senate voted to engross the bills ahead of debate Tuesday, which blocked changes to the measures.

Nyamekye Daniel, Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2021 Two days is enough time to engross yourself in a curriculum, build a solid foundation, sleep on it and continue to build on that foundation the next day.

Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2020 The intricate synergies of coffee and capitalism form the subtext of the historian Augustine Sedgewick’s thoroughly engrossing first book, Coffeeland: One Man’s Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug.

Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2020 See More

Legal Definition

engross

transitive verb

en·gross in-ˈgrōs How to pronounce engross (audio)

: to prepare the usually final handwritten or printed text of (as a bill or resolution) especially for final passage or approval

the amendment was ordered to be engrossed

Congressional Record

see also engrossed bill at bill sense 1 compare enroll

Note: A bill or resolution is engrossed in the Congress and some state legislatures before its third reading and final passage by one of the legislative houses.

单词	engrossed
释义	engross verb en·gross in-ˈgrōs en- engrossed; engrossing; engrosses transitive verb 1 a : to copy or write in a large hand b : to prepare the usually final handwritten or printed text of (an official document) 2 [Middle English, from Anglo-French engrosser, from en gros wholesale, in quantity] a : to purchase large quantities of (as for speculation) b archaic : amass, collect c : to take or engage the whole attention of : occupy completely ideas that have engrossed the minds of scholars for generations engrosser noun Synonyms absorb bemuse busy catch up engage enthrall enthral enwrap fascinate grip immerse interest intrigue involve occupy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending Recent Examples on the Web Like the characters populating his novels, who are terrified of their own irrelevance, Franzen has a habit of proffering bells and whistles as compensation for the modest scope of the domestic sagas that engross him. Becca Rothfeld, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2021 Readers will engross themselves in two beefy chapters on Hatfield’s eight years as governor, but for the nearly 30 years that Hatfield spent in the U.S. Senate, Etulain serves up a scant 28 pages, inclusive of several full-page photographs. oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2021 Buyers can dig deeper into the country of origin and engross themselves in modern experiences from contemporary creatives without saying a word. Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful, 13 May 2021 Amid a social justice movement and COVID-19 pandemic that engross the nation, the term gains gravitas. Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 11 Mar. 2021 His mother sang and played piano and was a big supporter, and Benet would engross himself in his detective father's extensive classical music collection. Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2021 The Senate voted to engross the bills ahead of debate Tuesday, which blocked changes to the measures. Nyamekye Daniel, Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2021 Two days is enough time to engross yourself in a curriculum, build a solid foundation, sleep on it and continue to build on that foundation the next day. Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2020 The intricate synergies of coffee and capitalism form the subtext of the historian Augustine Sedgewick’s thoroughly engrossing first book, Coffeeland: One Man’s Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug. Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French engrosser to put (a legal document) in final form, from Medieval Latin ingrossare, from in grossam (put) into final form, literally, (written) in large (letter) First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition engross verb en·gross in-ˈgrōs engrossed; engrossing : to take the attention of completely He was engrossed in a book. Legal Definition engross transitive verb en·gross in-ˈgrōs : to prepare the usually final handwritten or printed text of (as a bill or resolution) especially for final passage or approval the amendment was ordered to be engrossed Congressional Record see also engrossed bill at bill sense 1 compare enroll Note: A bill or resolution is engrossed in the Congress and some state legislatures before its third reading and final passage by one of the legislative houses. History and Etymology for engross Anglo-French engrosser to put (a legal document) in final form, from Medieval Latin ingrossare, from in grossam (put) into final form, literally, (written) in large (letter) engrossed 1 of 2 adjective as in immersed having the mind fixed on something I was too engrossed in the book to notice the time Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance immersed focused absorbed interested enthralled engaged rapt intrigued attentive involved observant intent focussed all ears deep mesmerized hypnotized watchful conscious alive alert wide-awake open-eyed Antonyms & Near Antonyms distracted absent inattentive abstracted unfocused preoccupied oblivious absentminded lost unabsorbed remote dreamy unfocussed uninterested disinterested foggy hazy apathetic daydreaming inobservant faraway See More engrossed 2 of 2 verb past tense of engross as in interested to hold the attention of a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending Synonyms & Similar Words interested intrigued immersed occupied fascinated involved busied enthralled distracted engaged attracted gripped preoccupied absorbed enwrapped captivated bemused enchanted obsessed mesmerized charmed hypnotized allured caught one's eye caught up bewitched beguiled monopolized hogged Antonyms & Near Antonyms bored tired wearied palled jaded
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engross

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