engage

verb

in-ˈgāj How to pronounce engage (audio)
Definition of engagenext
1
as in to interest
to hold the attention of the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

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Relevance

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2
as in to face
to enter into contest or conflict with the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

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3
as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital

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4
as in to employ
to provide with a paying job the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate

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5
as in to hire
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

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Recent Examples of engage As sports grapple with keeping fans engaged and seek new ways to implement the tech, Tebas is happy to see how it’s being deployed in LaLiga. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 July 2026 The poll found that while older adults are more likely to vote, donate money or join groups, nearly half of young people under the age of 30 prefer to engage politically by liking or sharing news content online. — Casey Parks, Washington Post, 20 July 2026 Other ways to support brain health include staying mentally and socially engaged and eating a healthy diet. — Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 July 2026 The 2022 World Cup final engaged 5BN viewers across all media (linear TV, digital, social media and FIFA platforms). — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for engage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engage
  1. interest
  2. face
  3. commit
  4. employ
  5. hire
  6. occupy
  7. meet
  8. recruit
Verb
  • Pushing Content That Doesn’t Interest The Audience New marketers often lead social posts with company news, product features or promotional content without considering what interests their audience.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The Reds have several players under team control beyond this season who could interest other teams, like outfielder JJ Bleday and infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer, but for now, at least, the team seems to be concentrating on moving rentals.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of interest
Verb
  • What’s different this time is getting to the Diner, as both Santa Monica Blvd (which the Diner faces) and Sunset Blvd are seeing extended road work – some of it due to a water main that burst on July 16.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Two Boston city councilors are pushing for a change in city law that would require Mayor Michelle Wu to report street projects annually as Wu faces criticism for stalling road work before a city employee was killed by a truck.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of face
Verb
  • The organization’s 2026 World Cup sustainability and human rights strategy says it is committed to addressing climate change.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Clark, who committed a foul four seconds into Friday’s game and is often criticized for her defense, was the last Fever player between Johnson and the rim.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of commit
Verb
  • The database is typically employed by police officers conducting criminal investigations and includes sensitive information like people’s Social Security numbers, medical-disability records, addresses, signatures and emergency contacts.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Job cuts loom Volkswagen employs about 650,000 people globally and had already announced plans to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of employ
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  • So, when Thursday’s term sheet was sent to the Blazers, the team was put off by asks from the city, particularly the $3 million annual fee for a property tax offset and a requirement that the team hires union workers.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • That means other captains looking to hire Luke will see the incident on his record.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of hire
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  • That convergence is drawing together businesses that once occupied separate corners of the market, from consumer staples companies selling food to biotech firms developing medicines and veterinary providers offering increasingly sophisticated care.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • Swanson was occupied with the training staff after the game and was unavailable for comment.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Definition of occupy
Verb
  • This can lead to safety and operational concerns that require vigilance to ensure the protection of all meeting participants.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • The decision by the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee will need to be approved by the full organization, which is scheduled to meet in August.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of meet
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  • City’s deep pockets and determination to recruit Anderson helped Forest extract a record fee for a British player — which in turn was used as a benchmark for Rogers’ sale by Villa to another of the few clubs with enough money to close a deal.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The Barbarian and Archer Queen have joined forces and are recruiting you to help take the village — and his facial hair — back.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
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