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- pronunciation:
- ihn
geIj
- features:
- 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 story engaged their attention.- synonyms:
- absorb, attract, interest, occupy
- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- appeal, catch, engross, hold, immerse, intrigue, secure
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| definition 3: |
to battle with.
Our troops engaged the enemy.- synonyms:
- battle, encounter, fight
- similar words:
- affront, confront
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| definition 4: |
to take part in; involve oneself.
She engaged in the relief effort after the hurricane.- synonyms:
- participate, share
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| related words: |
absorb, act, arrest, battle, compete, distract, divert, draw, interest, involve, retain, share |
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