engross

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Synonyms: ingross

Antonyms: ingross

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Verb

1. {{senseid|en|finalize}}{{lb|en|transitive|now|_|legal}} To write (a document) in large, [[aesthetic]], and [[legible]] lettering; to make a [[finalized]] copy of.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|business|obsolete}} To [[buy]] up [[wholesale]], especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[monopolize]]; to [[concentrate]] (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To completely [[engage]] the attention of; to involve.
5. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[thicken]]; to [[condense]].
6. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To make [[gross]], [[thick]], or [[large]]; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.
7. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[amass]].

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