Absorb the interest of (7)

I believe the answer is:

engross

(Other definitions for engross that I've seen before include "grab attention" , "Occupy attention fully, absorb" , "Absorb the attention of (someone)" , "Absorb, captivate" , "Rivet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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