Engross
Word | ENGROSS |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | en gross |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Engross"
What do we mean by engross?
To occupy exclusively; absorb. transitive verb
To acquire most or all of (a commodity); monopolize (a market). transitive verb
To write or transcribe in a large, clear hand. transitive verb
To write or print the final draft of (an official document). transitive verb
To make large or larger; make additions to; increase in bulk or quantity.
To make thick or gross; thicken.
To take in the gross or in bulk; take the whole of; get sole possession of; absorb completely: with or without all.
Specifically To monopolize the supply of, or the supplies in; get entire possession or control of, for the purpose of raising prices and enhancing profits: as, to engross the importations of tea; to engross the market for wheat.
To occupy wholly; take up or employ entirely, to the exclusion of other things: as, business engrosses his attention or thoughts; to be engrossed in study.
To write out in a fair large hand or in a formal or prescribed manner for preservation, as a public document or record.
Synonyms and Swallow up, Engulf, etc. (see absorb); to lay hold of, monopolize.
To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity. transitive verb
To amass. transitive verb
To copy or write in a large hand (en gross, i. e., in large); to write a fair copy of in distinct and legible characters. transitive verb
To seize in the gross; to take the whole of; to occupy the attention completely; to absorb. transitive verb
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 transitive verb
One which has been plainly engrossed on parchment, with all its amendments, preparatory to final action on its passage. transitive verb
A fair, round style of writing suitable for engrossing legal documents, legislative bills, etc. transitive verb
To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of. verb
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.
To thicken; to condense.
To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.
To amass.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Engross
- Synonyms for engross
- Amass Synonyms
- Arrest Synonyms
- Become Overweight Synonyms
- Attract Synonyms
- Absorb Synonyms
- Antonyms for engross
- Engross antonyms not found!
The word "engross" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Engross
- Engross cross reference not found!
What does engross mean?
Book Name | Author |
The Wedding Agreement E-Book | Annie Dyer |
Hailey's Haven E-Book | Laura Scott |
Guardian E-Book | W.J. May |
The Love Payoff E-Book | Amelia Addler |
The Player in New Zealand E-Book | Liz Alden |
App Name | Developer |
CapCut - Video Editor App Reviews | Bytedance Pte. Ltd |
Instagram App Reviews | Instagram, Inc. |
Facebook App Reviews | Meta Platforms, Inc. |
WhatsApp Messenger App Reviews | WhatsApp Inc. |
SHEIN - Shopping Online App Reviews | ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD. |