Absorb and Engross

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Absorb

Absorb verb - To hold the attention of.
Usage example: chatting on the phone doesn't absorb me so much that I can't do something else at the same time
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Engross is a synonym for absorb in awareness topic. In some cases you can use "Engross" instead a verb "Absorb", when it comes to topics like overwhelm, preoccupy, occupy, submerge. popular alternative
Nearby Words: absorbed, absorption, absorbing, absorbent, absorber

Engross

Engross verb - To hold the attention of.
Usage example: a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Absorb is a synonym for engross in occupy topic. You can use "Absorb" instead a verb "Engross", if it concerns topics such as awareness, hold, overwhelm, preoccupy. popular alternative

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