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- pronunciation:
- ihn
geIj
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
engages, engaging, engaged |
| definition 1: |
to get or use the service of; hire.
We engaged a cook for the party.- synonyms:
- employ, hire, retain
- antonyms:
- discharge, dismiss
- similar words:
- book, busy, charter, contract, enlist, enroll, sign up
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| definition 2: |
to get or hold the interest of; occupy.
The magic show engaged the children completely.- synonyms:
- absorb, attract, interest, occupy
- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- appeal, catch, engross, hold, immerse, intrigue, secure
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| definition 3: |
to gain or hold (one's interest or attention).
The story engaged their attention.- synonyms:
- draw, secure
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| definition 4: |
to battle with.
Our troops engaged the enemy.- synonyms:
- battle, encounter, fight
- similar words:
- affront, confront
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| definition 5: |
to take part in; involve oneself.
She engaged in the relief effort after the hurricane.- synonyms:
- participate, share
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| definition 6: |
to promise (oneself or another), especially with the aim of entering into marriage.
She engaged herself to her boyfriend without thinking, and later she called off the engagement.The king engaged his son to a princess of a neighboring kingdom when the prince was just a boy.- similar words:
- commit, pledge, promise, undertake
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| related words: |
absorb, act, arrest, battle, compete, distract, divert, draw, interest, involve, retain, share |
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