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Definition of engross verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

engross

verb

engross pronunciation English

ɪnˈɡrəʊs

engross pronunciation American

ɪnˈɡroʊs

engross somebody if something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention and timeAs the business grew, it totally engrossed him.engrossing

engrossing pronunciation English

ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪŋ engrossing pronunciation American

engrossing pronunciation American

ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ

adjectivean engrossing problem