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to hold the attention of<the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening>Synonymsabsorb, busy, engross, enthrall (or enthral), fascinate, grip, immerse, interest, intrigue, involve, occupyRelated Wordsallure, attract, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant; hypnotize, mesmerize; monopolize, preoccupyNear Antonymsbore, jade, pall, tire, weary
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to enter into contest or conflict with<the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy>Synonymsbattle, encounter, face, meet, take onRelated Wordsemulate, rival; contend, fight, opposeNear Antonymselude, escape, evade; retreat
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to obligate by prior agreement<we canʼt go to the dance because weʼre already engaged to attend a piano recital>— see pledge 1
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to provide with a paying job<the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate>— see employ 1
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to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum<my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom>— see hire 1
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