preoccupy (v.)
- absorb
- adopt
- appropriate
- arrest
- arrogate
- assume
- beset
- catch
- charm
- colonize
- compel
- conquer
- drive
- enchant
- engage
- engross
- enslave
- enthrall
- exercise
- fascinate
- grab
- grip
- hog
- hold
- hypnotize
- immerse
- impel
- indent
- infatuate
- involve
- mesmerize
- monopolize
- obsess
- occupy
- overrun
- possess
- preempt
- prepossess
- requisition
- spellbind
- subjugate
- usurp