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engross

/ɛnˈɡɹəʊs/

verb

Meaning

  • To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

  • To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).

  • To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.

  • To completely engage the attention of.

    "She seems to be completely engrossed in that book."

  • To thicken; to condense.

  • To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.

  • To amass.

Synonyms

amound,
hoard,
corner the market,
inspissate