engrosses

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Definition von engrosses im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

engross
To make gross or fat
engross
To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly

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.

engross
To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.)
engross
To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of
engross
to occupy completely
engross
{v} to monopolize, to write a fair copy
engross
To copy or write in a large hand en gross, i
engross
To write a document in large, aesthetic and legible lettering
engross
To amass
engross
in large; to write a fair copy of in distinct and legible characters; as, to engross a deed or like instrument on parchment
engross
engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies"
engross
To seize in the gross; to take the whole of; to occupy wholly; to absorb; as, the subject engrossed all his thoughts
engross
To completely engage the attention of
engross
if something engrosses you, it interests you so much that you do not notice anything else (engrosser, from en gros )
engross
To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity
engross
{f} absorb one's interest or attention; write in large clear letters, write in a formal style; monopolize, control a majority of a commodity (Business)
engross
To purchase either the whole or large quantities of, for the purpose of enhancing the price and making a profit; hence, to take or assume in undue quantity, proportion, or degree; as, to engross commodities in market; to engross power
engross
engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
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