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engage

/ɛn'ɡeɪdʒ/

Synonyms of engage Antonyms of engage Examples of engage Usage of engage Parts of engage Definition that contains engage Words sounding like engage Explanation of engage

verb
consume all of one's attention or time
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absorb engross occupy

type of:
interest
verb
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
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"They engaged in a discussion"

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prosecute pursue

type of:
act move
verb
engage or hire for work
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employ hire
verb
give to in marriage
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affiance betroth plight

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vow
verb
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
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wage

type of:
contend struggle fight
verb
engage for service under a term of contract
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charter hire lease rent take

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acquire get
verb
keep engaged
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"engaged the gears"

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lock mesh operate

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disengage

type of:
displace move
verb
hire for work or assistance
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"engage aid, help, services, or support"

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enlist

type of:
procure secure
verb
ask to represent; of legal counsel
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employ hire
verb
get caught
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"make sure the gear is engaged"
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disengage

type of:
touch

Examples of engage

"They engaged in a discussion"
"engaged the gears"
"engage aid, help, services, or support"
"make sure the gear is engaged"