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Preoccupying - English meaning

Preoccupying – definitions in English dictionary

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:

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Préoccupant

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선점

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Word origin

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

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Preoccupying – similar words

preoccupies

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
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.
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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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Preoccupying synonims

absorb

əbˈzɔːb

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…
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concern

kənˈsɜːn

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

kənˈsɜːnd

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
adjective

Worried

Usage examples:

I'm a bit concerned about/for your health., [ + (that) ] aren't you concerned (that) she might tell…
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dominate

ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt

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

ɪnˈɡrəʊs

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?
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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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wrapped up in

idiom

If you are wrapped up in someone or something, you are very interested in him, her, or it and ignore other people or things

Usage examples:

She's always been completely wrapped up in her children.
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