Preoccupy
/priˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/
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Definition
(verb) To distract; to draw attention elsewhere.
Sentence Examples
I didn't want the problem to preoccupy all of my thoughts.
Work seemed to preoccupy him more than family matters.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Financial worries continued to ____ her mind even during what should have been a relaxing holiday.