Preoccupy
Preoccupy verb - Engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively.
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Synonyms for Preoccupy
Require and preoccupy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Require" instead a verb "Preoccupy".
Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying
Require
Require verb - To have as a requirement.
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