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adjective

in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
Definition of engagednext
1
as in committed
pledged in marriage the engaged couple make a charming pair

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2
as in employed
involved in often constant activity I'm engaged right now, so call back some other time

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engaged

2 of 2

verb

past tense of engage
1
as in interested
to hold the attention of the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

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

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3
as in pledged
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 hired
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 rented
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 engaged
Adjective
Today, times are good for the city of 17,000 thanks to its big businesses, small-town charm and engaged citizens, Mayor Chris Pimentel told The Times. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The participants became more present, interested and engaged. — Marisa G. Franco, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
Misley has also alleged that by June 1975, she and the Aerosmith singer were engaged to be married, expecting a child and living together in Massachusetts. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 DeKalb County Schools wants the exterior stop-arm cameras with multi-angle video, license-plate recognition, GPS tagging, and automatic activation when the stop arm/red lights are engaged. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaged
  1. committed
  2. diligent
  3. interested
  4. faced
  5. employed
  6. hired
  7. busy
  8. occupied
Adjective
  • Conner is incredibly committed, but that may not be enough here.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
  • While much of the luxury market is recalibrating after years of price increases, Arma has remained committed to its lane, offering leather outerwear between $700 and $1,700.
    — Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of committed
Adjective
  • These students impressed us with their discerning angles, diligent research, and captivating storytelling.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Like other luxury houses and designers, Chanel is diligent about protecting its trademarks, creative assets and design rights.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of diligent
Verb
  • Still, Musk has been known to want to sleep close to the action when a new project interested him or required his direct attention.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This question interested me as a computational biophysicist who studies how living systems process information and adapt to changing environments.
    — Shiladitya Banerjee, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of interested
Verb
  • The pressures Wong faced throughout her lifetime were severe.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • McBride faced noticeable backlash from the GOP caucus before even arriving to Capitol Hill after winning the state's at-large congressional race two years ago.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of faced
Verb
  • In this case, Donohue would have asked the replay operator, employed by the company Hawk-Eye, to show him replays from side-on — in this case, the cameras level with the 18-yard line and the goal line.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Another 2% of the global workforce is employed indirectly — heavy equipment and ships, for example, don't build themselves.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of employed
Verb
  • La Strada had served for 14 years as the Pettis County clerk, overseeing local elections, when Hoskins hired him as the state's election integrity director in January 2025.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • While in College Station, Fisher compiled a 45-25 record, which is fine, but definitely not what he was hired to do.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hired
Adjective
  • Rooms in beige and red or beige and blue have busy wallpaper—some have views of the sea, others of the yacht harbor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The helicopter, which was used by NBC and Telemundo, crashed about two hours after police say Rios drove her 2004 Ford Expedition the wrong way down a busy avenue, ran a red light and struck a vehicle before hitting the bus.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of busy
Verb
  • Tom Bonser, who was chief financial officer, left in January and has since taken on a new position at Fulham — although his role is now filled by Tom Rawcliffe, who previously occupied similar jobs at AFC Wimbledon and Bristol City.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Israel argues that the territory is disputed rather than occupied, and asserts that Jews have a historical right to the land.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026
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“Engaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaged. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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