Preoccupy and Require

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.

Preoccupy and require are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preoccupy" instead a verb "Require".
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