Third person singular present tense of busy; makes someone occupied or keeps them engaged.
Present tense third person singular of 'busy,' formed by adding '-es' to the verb stem. Follows standard English verb conjugation patterns.
When someone 'busies themselves with work,' they're using a verb form that connects to old Anglo-Saxon concepts of keeping oneself occupied to avoid worry or stress.
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