engrege

/ɑ̃.ɡʁeʒ/ (English approximation: ah-Ngreezh)

Definitions

1. verb

to engage or occupy someone’s attention, often in a way that is difficult to resist

“The new video game engrege me for hours on end.”

2. noun

something that engrege or occupies one’s attention

“The engrege of social media has become a major distraction for many people.”

3. verb (transitive)

to occupy or engage someone’s attention in something

“The new book will engrege my sister for a whole weekend.”

Synonyms

  • absorb
  • engross
  • enthrall

Antonyms

  • bore
  • distract