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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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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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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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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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In the weeks and months that followed, their daughter Madelaine was married, followed by their son Ben, who later became a father, while the Lears’ daughter Brianna got engaged.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
In a series of calls over the past few weeks, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has engaged his Arab and European counterparts, as well as Lebanon’s leaders, to rally support behind the diplomatic effort.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
The goals of this event, and of Audrain Motorsport as a whole, is to preserve, share, and celebrate automotive history through engaging events, drives, and shows.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
His transparent 'The Vowles' Verdict' videos, aimed at engaging fans, reflect his leadership ethos of clarity and unity.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
In a series of calls over the past few weeks, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has engaged his Arab and European counterparts, as well as Lebanon’s leaders, to rally support behind the diplomatic effort.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
The goals of this event, and of Audrain Motorsport as a whole, is to preserve, share, and celebrate automotive history through engaging events, drives, and shows.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
His transparent 'The Vowles' Verdict' videos, aimed at engaging fans, reflect his leadership ethos of clarity and unity.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Engage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engage. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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