Involve
Involve verb - To hold the attention of.
Usage example: her blissful daydream so completely involved her that she never heard the knock on the door
Preoccupy is a synonym for involve in draw in topic. In some cases you can use "Preoccupy" instead a verb "Involve".
Nearby Words: involvement, involving
Preoccupy
Preoccupy verb - Engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively.
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Synonyms for Preoccupy
Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying
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