Synonyms & related words for engross

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of engross — including absorb, immerse, occupy, engage, enthrall, captivate. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to engross

Explore words related to engross — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include engulf, enwrapped, absorbingly, engrossment, ingulf, enrapturing, enwraps, devour. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for engross

Common synonyms for engross include absorb, immerse, occupy, engage, enthrall, captivate, preoccupy, fascinate — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does engross come from?

The word engross breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -gross, from Latin grossus (“large, thick”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.