occupy | Definition of occupy

Synonyms and Antonyms of occupy

to hold the attention of

a puzzle will occupy that child for hours

Synonyms of occupy

absorb, bemuse, busy, catch up, engage, engross, enthrall (or enthral), enwrap, fascinate, grip, immerse, interest, intrigue, involve

Words Related to occupy

allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, obsess

hypnotize, mesmerize

distract, preoccupy

hog, monopolize

Phrases Synonymous with occupy

catch one's eye

Near Antonyms of occupy

bore, jade, pall, tire, weary