engross [ɛnˈgroʊs]
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1. (v.t.) engross
mind or attention; absorb:She is engrossed in her work. 2. engross
copy in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formal manner, as a public document or record:to engross a deed. 3. engross
large quantities of (a commodity) so as to control the market; monopolize.Etymology: (1275–1325; ME: to gather in large quantities < ML ingrossāre to write large < AF, MF en gros in quantity < L in +grossus )
Definition of 'engross' Princeton's WordNet
1. (verb) steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up
"He immersed himself into his studies" 2. (verb) absorb, engross, engage, occupy
attention or time "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
Definition of 'engross' Webster Dictionary
1. (verb) engross
make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity 2. (verb) engross
3. (verb) engross
copy or write in a large hand (en gross, i. e., in large); to write a fair copy of in distinct and legible characters; as, to engross a deed or like instrument on parchment 4. (verb) engross
take the whole of; to occupy wholly; to absorb; as, the subject engrossed all his thoughts5. (verb) engross
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
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