occupying
verbHow many syllables in occupying?
There are 4 syllables in the word occupying.How to pronounce occupying:
Definition of occupying:
- occupying (verb):
- to engage the attention or energies of
- to live, stay, or work in (a house, flat, or office)
Synonyms for occupying:
abide in
absorbing
attracting
be established in
be in residence in
busying
distracting
dwell in
enchanting
engaging
engrossing
ensconce yourself in
enwrapping
establish yourself in
fascinating
gripping
immersing
inhabit
interesting
intriguing
involving
live in
lodge in
make your home
own
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