reengrossed

en·gross

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-grohs]
- /ɛnˈgroʊs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-grohs]
- /ɛnˈgroʊs/

Definitions of reengrossed word

verb with object reengrossed to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in her work. 1
verb with object reengrossed to write or copy in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formal manner, as a public document or record: to engross a deed. 1
verb with object reengrossed to acquire the whole of (a commodity), in order to control the market; monopolize. 1

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Origin of reengrossed

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English engros(s)en to gather in large quantities, draft (a will, etc.) in final form < Anglo-French engrosser, partly < Medieval Latin ingrossāre to thicken, write large and thick (Latin in- in-2 + gross(us) thick + -āre infinitive suffix); partly < Anglo-French, Middle French en gros in quantity, wholesale < Latin in + grossus; see gross

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Parts of speech for Reengrossed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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reengrossed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for reengrossed

adverb reengrossed

interestedly — In an interested manner.

Just one Synonym for reengrossed