Cover and Preoccupy

Cover

Cover verb - To serve as a replacement usually for a time only.

Preoccupy and cover are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preoccupy" instead a verb "Cover".

Nearby Words: covered, covering, coverage, coverlet

Preoccupy

Preoccupy verb - Engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively.
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Synonyms for Preoccupy

Cover and preoccupy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cover" instead a verb "Preoccupy".

Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying
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