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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

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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

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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
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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

Definition that contains engage

do engage in
take engage for service under a term of contract
make engage in
play engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
play engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
close engage at close quarters
book engage for a performance
couple engage in sexual intercourse
sign engage by written agreement
court engage in social activities leading to marriage