
Engross
Full Attention
Use 'engross' when something fully captures someone's attention, not just a part of it.
The magician's performance was so engaging that the entire audience was engrossed.
Deep Involvement
'Engross' often signals deep mental involvement in the activity.
She was engrossed in her research, forgetting about the time.
Temporal Aspect
Using 'engross' usually implies the state is temporary and related to a specific activity.
He was engrossed in solving the puzzle all morning.