English verb: engross | |||
1. | engross (cognition) devote (oneself) fully to | ||
Samples | He immersed himself into his studies. | ||
Synonyms | absorb, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s somebody PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | center, centre, concentrate, focus, pore, rivet | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | drink, drink in | ||
Verb group | immerse, plunge | ||
2. | engross (cognition) consume all of one's attention or time | ||
Samples | Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely. | ||
Examples | The performance is likely to engross Sue | ||
Synonyms | absorb, engage, occupy | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | interest | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | consume, involve, rivet | ||