preoccupy

/priˈɑk.jə.paɪ/
verb
  1. To make someone think about something a lot, so that they do not pay attention to other things.
    • Don't let small problems preoccupy you when you have bigger goals.
    • His thoughts were preoccupied by the argument he had with his friend.
    • The upcoming exam preoccupied her mind all week.
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