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Definition of: engross
(in·grōs′) v.t.
1. To occupy completely; absorb.
2. To copy legibly; make a formal transcript of.
3. To monopolize, as the supply of a marketable product. See synonyms under ABSORB, EMPLOY. [<AF engrosser <LL ingrossare write large <in- in + grossus large]
—en·gross′ing adjective
—en·gross′ing·ly adverb
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