单词 | engross |
释义 | Word Frequency engross(ɪnˈɡrəʊs) verb (transitive) 1. to occupy one's attention completely; absorb 2. to write or copy (manuscript) in large legible handwriting 3. law to write or type out formally (a deed, agreement, or other document) preparatory to execution 4. another word for corner (sense 21b) Derived forms engrossed (enˈgrossed) adjective engrossedly (ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪdlɪ) adverb engrosser (enˈgrosser) noun Word origin C14 (in the sense: to buy up wholesale): from Old French en gros in quantity; C15 (in the sense: to write in large letters): probably from MedievalLatin ingrossāre; both from Latin grossus thick, gross |
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