preoccupy (Meaning)
preoccupy (v)
engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively
occupy or take possession of beforehand or before another or appropriate for use in advance
Synonyms & Antonyms of preoccupy
preoccupy Sentence Examples
- His mind was preoccupied with thoughts of the upcoming exam.
- The constant noise preoccupied her, hindering her ability to concentrate.
- Financial concerns preoccupied her daily life, causing her much stress.
- The intricate details of the painting preoccupied his attention for hours.
- The possibility of failure preoccupied their thoughts, filling them with anxiety.
- The child was preoccupied with playing in the sandbox, oblivious to the world around them.
- The looming deadline preoccupied their minds, driving them to work tirelessly.
- Her love for him preoccupied her every waking moment, making her unable to think rationally.
- The doctor was preoccupied with the patient's declining health, spending long hours at their bedside.
- The haunting memory of the accident preoccupied her, leaving her unable to move on with her life.
FAQs About the word preoccupy
engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively, occupy or take possession of beforehand or before another or approp
interest, distract, occupy,fascinate, intrigue, obsess, engross, immerse, captivate, grip
bore, pall,bore, weary, weary, pall, tire,tire,jade, jade
His mind was preoccupied with thoughts of the upcoming exam.
The constant noise preoccupied her, hindering her ability to concentrate.
Financial concerns preoccupied her daily life, causing her much stress.
The intricate details of the painting preoccupied his attention for hours.
