engross
Seize all attention
To engross is to absorb someone's complete attention: She was engrossed in her book and didn't hear the doorbell.
The word suggests being so captivated that everything else fades away.
In legal and historical contexts, engross means to write out a document in formal script, or to acquire large quantities of something—especially commodities—in order to control supply.
Hold attention irresistibly
- enthrallTo fascinate utterly
- fascinateIntensely attract and hold
- mesmerizeCapture attention completely
- rivetHeaded pin hammered flat
grip · spellbind · bewitch · enchant · consume · preoccupy · occupy · immerse
Identical reproduction made
- transcribeConvert to written form
- documentWritten or electronic file
- deedWritten property conveyance
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
calligraphy · parchment · script · formal · handwriting · inscribe · draft · scroll
Concentrated attention point
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- studyDeliberate learning effort
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- absorptionProcess of taking in
rapt · intent · fixation · single-minded · undivided · deep · intense · wrapped up
captivate
Hold attention irresistibly
- enthrallTo fascinate utterly
- fascinateIntensely attract and hold
- mesmerizeCapture attention completely
rivet · grip · spellbind · bewitch · enchant · consume · preoccupy · occupy · immerse · engage
copy
Identical reproduction made
- transcribeConvert to written form
- documentWritten or electronic file
- deedWritten property conveyance
manuscript · calligraphy · parchment · script · formal · handwriting · inscribe · draft · scroll · official
focus
Concentrated attention point
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- studyDeliberate learning effort
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
absorption · rapt · intent · fixation · single-minded · undivided · deep · intense · wrapped up · devoted
corner
Meeting point of edges
- dominateControl through superior strength
- controlAuthority to direct
- hoardHidden accumulated valuables
commandeer · seize · acquire · exclusive · consume · devour · take over · claim · appropriate · occupy