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Absorb One's Attention

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To completely hold or monopolize someone's total focus and contemplation

In context

01

The intricate allegories hidden within the epic poem were enough to absorb one's attention for weeks.

02

When writing fiction, creating compelling character stakes is the surest way to absorb one's attention.

Synonyms

rivet one's focus,captivate one's mind,engross oneself

Antonyms

bore,distract,lose interest

Collocations

fully absorb one's attention,absorb one's entire attention,effortlessly absorb one's attention

Sources

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