Engage
Engage verb - To hold the attention of.
Usage example: the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
Tire
Tire verb - To make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous.
Usage example: this long dry lecture will tire the audience if you don't insert some jokes into it
Common collocations
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