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engross
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As a verb, engross means write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering.
Meanings of engross
9 meaningsverb
now legalTo write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
To completely engage the attention of.
“She seems to be completely engrossed in that book.”
Older and rare meanings (4)
businessobsoleteTo buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).
obsoleteTo thicken; to condense.
obsoleteTo make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.
obsoleteTo amass.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).