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Engross

usgb/ɪnˈɡrəʊs/Volume
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Full Attention

Use 'engross' when something fully captures someone's attention, not just a part of it.

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The magician's performance was so engaging that the entire audience was engrossed.
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Deep Involvement

'Engross' often signals deep mental involvement in the activity.

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She was engrossed in her research, forgetting about the time.
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Temporal Aspect

Using 'engross' usually implies the state is temporary and related to a specific activity.

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He was engrossed in solving the puzzle all morning.
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