Definition of engross

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of engross is as below...

Engross (v. t.) To seize in the gross; to take the whole of; to occupy wholly; to absorb; as, the subject engrossed all his thoughts..

Lern More About Engross

Absorption :: Absorption (n.) Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind; as, absorption in some employment..
Engross :: Engross (v. t.) To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity..
Immerse :: Immerse (v. t.) To engage deeply; to engross the attention of; to involve; to overhelm.
Disengagement :: Disengagement (n.) Freedom from engrossing occupation; leisure.
Engrossed :: Engrossed (imp. & p. p.) of Engros.
Absorb :: Absorb (v. t.) To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully; as, absorbed in study or the pursuit of wealth..
Free :: Free (superl.) Thrown open, or made accessible, to all; to be enjoyed without limitations; unrestricted; not obstructed, engrossed, or appropriated; open; -- said of a thing to be possessed or enjoyed; as, a free school..
Engrossment :: Engrossment (n.) The act of engrossing; as, the engrossment of a deed..
Rapt :: Rapt (a.) Wholly absorbed or engrossed, as in work or meditation..
Swallow :: Swallow (v. t.) To engross; to appropriate; -- usually with up.
Absorbing :: Absorbing (a.) Swallowing, engrossing; as, an absorbing pursuit..
Engrosser :: Engrosser (n.) One who copies a writing in large, fair characters..
Monopolize :: Monopolize (v. t.) To acquire a monopoly of; to have or get the exclusive privilege or means of dealing in, or the exclusive possession of; to engross the whole of; as, to monopolize the coffee trade; to monopolize land..
Engross :: Engross (v. t.) To purchase either the whole or large quantities of, for the purpose of enhancing the price and making a profit; hence, to take or assume in undue quantity, proportion, or degree; as, to engross commodities in market; to engross power..
Ingross :: Ingross (v. t.) See Engross.
Engross :: Engross (v. t.) To amass.
Engagement :: Engagement (n.) That which engages; engrossing occupation; employment of the attention; obligation by pledge, promise, or contract; an enterprise embarked in; as, his engagements prevented his acceptance of any office..
Engage :: Engage (v. t.) To employ the attention and efforts of; to occupy; to engross; to draw on.
Chirograph :: Chirograph (n.) A writing which, requiring a counterpart, was engrossed twice on the same piece of parchment, with a space between, in which was written the word chirographum, through which the parchment was cut, and one part given to each party. It answered to what is now called a charter party..
Chirography :: Chirography (n.) The art of writing or engrossing; handwriting; as, skilled in chirography..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us