ENGAGE (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

engage (in)

verb

Definition of engage (in)

as in to work (at)

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Younger generations have grown up with technology in a way that’s left them with fewer opportunities to practice face-to-face interactions.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Rams receiver Puka Nacua did not practice Friday because of a calf injury and was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of practice

Verb

What might seem like prudent preparation in Washington or Tehran could help bring about the war it is meant to deter.

— Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
These governments implemented large welfare programs that brought about severe fiscal deficits and deep economic recession.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of bring about

Verb

The film is expected to follow the obstacles of carrying out a humanitarian mission as tensions rise.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Lubinets gave no details on how the ceasefire or the aid mission would be monitored or carried out, citing the sensitivity of the negotiations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of carry out

Verb

OpenAI implemented it in Rust and developed extensive testing tools to identify concurrency bugs.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
That includes implementing basic but effective cybersecurity measures such as making sure devices are up to date, limiting administrator access to systems and backing up important files and data, the NCSC said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of implement

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Martinez eventually was carried off the field on a stretcher after medical staff from both teams attended to him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Once he was secured in place, his UConn teammates ran over to the end zone to offer support as Brown was carried off.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of carry off

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