Synonyms of engagement

engagement

noun

in-ˈgāj-mənt 

1

as in betrothal

the act or state of being engaged to be married

the fun couple recently announced their engagement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• betrothal
• espousal
• troth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disengagement

2

as in appointment

an agreement to be present at a specified time and place

a lifelong practice of marking all of my engagements on a weekly calendar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointment
• date
• rendezvous
• assignation
• tryst
• meeting
• invitation
• arrangement
• interview
• visit
• schedule
• get-together
• call

3

as in employment

the state of being provided with a paying job

his engagement as a caddie at the golf club was his first work experience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• employment
• employ
• tenure
• work
• assignment
• hire
• appointment
• recruitment
• position
• occupation
• enlistment
• situation
• conscription
• post
• place
• incumbency

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unemployment
• removal
• discharge
• dismissal
• firing
• suspension
• boot
• severance
• joblessness
• retirement
• sack
• nonemployment
• liberty
• leave
• layoff
• furlough
• demotion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of engagement

Collins Krug will lead Vuori’s global marketing organization—overseeing brand, creative, consumer engagement, digital, retail, wholesale and integrated marketing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Gravyty , which does AI engagement solutions for higher ed, has appointed Margaret Onisick Lawless as chief product and technology officer. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

The city opened an online survey for people who live, work and travel in Sacramento, one part of a community engagement effort that will also include a citywide public workshop planned for November. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

In a 2017 interview after their engagement, Meghan spoke of her decision to step away from her career. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026