verb as in strong fondness

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engrosses, preoccupies, absorbs

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Example Sentences

Example:The game engrosses him so much that he doesn't notice anything else.

Definition:to occupy completely

From engrosses

Example:The project preoccupies everyone in the team.

Definition:to keep fully or chiefly engaged

From preoccupies

Example:Her speech absorbed most of the meeting's time.

Definition:to take in (liquids or gases) in large quantities

From absorbs