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1
to hold the attention of
- the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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3
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
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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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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The first known use of engage was in the 15th century
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