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

Twilio — The consumer engagement platform dropped about 17% after its current quarter guidance reflected slowing organic revenue growth. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

The engagement took place on a trip to Florence in September 2025. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

October 2026 data out of Gallup shows that employee engagement in the United States has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years. — Hbr Editors, Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2026

Digital fan assets have already helped extend the relationship between supporters and teams beyond tickets and merchandise, introducing digital engagement, participation and rewards. — Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026