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[ verb ] engross (oneself) fully

Examples

"He immersed himself into his studies"

Used in print

(Selma Jeanne Cohen, "Avant-Garde Choreography"...)

Unconcerned with the practical function of his actions , the dancer is engrossed exclusively in their `` motional content '' .

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[ verb ] enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing

Examples

"The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter"

Related terms

enclose

3
[ verb ] engage or engross wholly

Synonyms

engage occupy absorb

Examples

"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"

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