The meaning of Preoccupies

Preoccupies – definition

verb
(of a matter or subject) dominate or engross the mind of (someone) to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Usage examples:
His mother was preoccupied with paying the bills
Synonims:
Obsessed Concerned Passionate about Absorbed in Engrossed in Interested in Intent on Involved in Wrapped up in Sunk in Immersed in Focused on Taken up Engross Concern Absorb Dominate Take up

verb
To be the main thought in someone’s mind, causing other things to be forgotten
Usage examples:
The wedding next month preoccupied her., he’s been preoccupied lately because of problems at school.

Preoccupies translation into English

Preoccupies: translate from English into Chinese

全神贯注

Preoccupies: translate from English into Dutch

Houdt zich bezig met, Geheel in beslag nemen, Vooraf in beslag nemen

Preoccupies: translate from English into French

Préoccupe, Préoccuper, Se préoccuper

Preoccupies: translate from English into German

Beschäftigt, Beschäftigen, In anspruch nehmen, Stark beschäftigen

Preoccupies: translate from English into Hindi

व्यस्तता, पहिले से ग्रहण करना, तल्लीन करना, पहिले से मन में स्थिर होना

Preoccupies: translate from English into Italian

Preoccupazioni, Occupare, Assorbire

Preoccupies: translate from English into Korean

선입견, 선취하다, ...의 마음을 빼앗다, 마음을 빼앗다, 먼저 차지하다

Preoccupies: translate from English into Russian

Заботы, Захватывать раньше, Поглощать внимание, Занимать внимание, Занять раньше

Preoccupies: translate from English into Spanish

Preocupa, Preocupar, Absorber, Ocupar anteriormente

Word origin

mid 16th century: from pre- + occupy, suggested by Latin praeoccupare ‘seize beforehand’.

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Preoccupies – similar words

preoccupier

noun
A person who or thing which preoccupies.

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preoccupied

adjective
Engrossed in thought; distracted.
Usage examples:
She seemed a bit preoccupied

verb
(of a matter or subject) dominate or engross the mind of (someone) to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Usage examples:
His mother was preoccupied with paying the bills

adjective
Thinking or worrying about something too much
Usage examples:
She's been very preoccupied recently because her mother has been very ill., why is the media so pre…

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Preoccupies synonims

absorb

verb
Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.
Usage examples:
Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat

verb
To take in a liquid, gas, or chemical
Usage examples:
The black clay soil around here doesn’t absorb water very well., fig. the country has absorbed mill…

verb
If an organization absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost
Usage examples:
The law school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next…

All meanings and translations of Absorb

concern

verb
Relate to; be about.
Usage examples:
The story concerns a friend of mine

noun
Anxiety; worry.
Usage examples:
Carole gazed at her with concern

verb
To trouble someone with feelings of anxiety; worry
Usage examples:
The loss didn’t bother him, but his team’s confidence concerns him., this is an issue that should c…

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concerned

adjective
Worried, troubled, or anxious.
Usage examples:
The villagers are concerned about burglaries

verb
Relate to; be about.
Usage examples:
The story concerns a friend of mine

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dominate

verb
Have power and influence over.
Usage examples:
The company dominates the market for operating system software

verb
Be in control

verb
To have control over a place or a person, or to be the most important person or thing
Usage examples:
[ t ] it was the story that dominated the headlines this week., [ t ] the rams dominated the footba…

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engross

verb
Absorb all the attention or interest of.
Usage examples:
They seemed to be engrossed in conversation

verb
If something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention
Usage examples:
What is it about harry potter that so engrosses children?

All meanings and translations of Engross

obsessed

verb
Preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent.
Usage examples:
He was obsessed with the idea of revenge

adjective
Unable to stop thinking about something
Usage examples:
The kids are obsessed with video games., she is obsessive about punctuality., sue exercises obsessi…

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