engross in Italian

engross in Italian is incettare, accaparrare, captare — engross means to write out a document neatly and formally, or to produce its final official copy.

engross in Italian

incettare

verb

(transitive, business, obsolete) To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).

accaparrare

verb

(transitive) To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.

captare

verb

(transitive) To completely engage the attention of; to involve.

ingrassare

verb

(transitive, obsolete) To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.

What does "engross" mean?

verb To write out a document neatly and formally, or to produce its final official copy.
verb To buy up the entire stock of something, usually in order to control its supply.
verb To take total control of something for yourself, often unfairly, leaving none for anyone else.
"Octavian then engrosses for himself proconsular powers for ten years in all the provinces where more than one legion was stationed, giving him effective control of the army"
verb To hold someone's attention so fully that they think of nothing else.
"She seems to be completely engrossed in that book."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

engross in a sentence

Octavian then engrosses for himself proconsular powers for ten years in all the provinces where more than one legion was stationed, giving him effective control of the army
She seems to be completely engrossed in that book.

Similar words in Italian

absorb engage engulf occupy plunge steep

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "engross" in Italian?

"engross" in Italian is incettare, accaparrare, captare. engross means: To write out a document neatly and formally, or to produce its final official copy.

Are there other ways to say "engross" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "engross": incettare, accaparrare, captare, ingrassare.

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