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engross Synonyms
Another word for engross
Choosing another word for engross depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To absorb all the attention or interest of someone; to occupy completely.
Usage Example
"The intricate historical novel managed to absorb her for the entire flight."
Strongest
absorb
immerse
captivate
enthrall
Strong
rivet
fascinate
grip
preoccupy
engage
• verb (Context 2)
To prepare the final, authoritative text of a legal document, statute, or legislative bill, historically by writing it out in a large, clear hand.
Usage Example
"Once the amendments were approved, the clerk was instructed to inscribe the bill prior to the final vote."
Strong
inscribe
transcribe
• verb (Context 3)
To buy up the whole or a large part of the supply of a commodity in order to monopolize the market and control prices (chiefly historical).
Usage Example
"Sixteenth-century laws strictly penalized merchants who attempted to monopolize grain during a poor harvest."
Strongest
monopolize
corner
Strong
buy up
hoard
Opposites of engross
The opposite of engross shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
bore
distract
weary
tire
repel
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Engross. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/engross