engross
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engross
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. absorber
The novel engrossed me immediately. I couldn't put it down.La novela me absorbió de inmediato. No podía dejar de leerla.
2. (law)
3. (archaic) (to amass)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
a. monopolizar
Their goal is to engross the whole of the oil trade.Su objetivo es monopolizar toda la industria de petróleo.
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