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Word: Engross
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (formerly also as ingross): based on en-, in- ‘in’ + late Latin grossus ‘large’. Sense 1 is from Old French en gros, from medieval Latin in grosso ‘wholesale’; sense 2 comes from Anglo-Norman French engrosser, medieval Latin ingrossare, from Old French grosse, medieval Latin grossa ‘large writing’, with reference to clerks writing out documents in large, clear writing
ɪnˈɡrəʊs
ɛnˈɡrəʊs
absorb all the attention or interest of
Short Definition:absorb all attention or interest of
Examples:- they seemed to be engrossed in conversation
- the notes totally engrossed him
produce (a legal document, especially a deed or statute) in its final form
Short Definition:produce in its final form
Examples:- the solicitors will submit a draft conveyance and engross the same after approval
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