ENGAGES Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

engages

verb

present tense third-person singular of engage

as in occupies

to hold the attention of the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

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as in faces

to enter into contest or conflict with the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

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as in commits

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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reneges

as in employs

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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as in hires

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 engages Additionally, Muspratt engages the audience by sharing stories about the composers and their compositions during the concerts and greeting them in person afterward. — Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Similarly, when using the Heat setting, the HVAC system engages the furnace, boiler, or similar heating system at the same time as the fan, increasing the amount of energy used. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Aug. 2026 Those are responsible for starting the diesel engines, which can be divorced via a lever that engages and disengages the inboard steering clutches. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026 But when Scotty engages the transporter with the puppet in place, the titular transporter accident occurs, turning the entire crew aboard the ship into sentient puppets. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 The generally low-impact activity engages multiple muscle groups while providing both cardiovascular and strength-building benefits. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Brand clarity is established before a prospect even engages, positioning a company ahead of competitors in crowded categories. — Matt Overman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The leg extension isolates the quads, while the back squat engages the entire lower body, back, and core. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026 But any movement that engages her core muscles — bending, turning, stretching — is painful and debilitating. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 31 July 2026

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Verb

And as artificial intelligence raises questions about the future of entry-level work, TaskRabbit occupies an unusual corner of the labor market.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
The business currently occupies 16,000 square feet on the second and fourth floors of 210 University.

— Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

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Hernandez faces two federal counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Geopolitical tensions are bringing critical dependencies and chokepoints into sharper focus, while Europe faces growing security threats on its doorstep.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of faces

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And in the season opener, Annis and Wright went up against a pair of Class of 2027 Hurricanes commits in McArthur’s Jaylyn Jones and Sherrod Gourdine.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
The renewal commits Verstappen to Red Bull into the next decade and continues their long-standing partnership that dates back to when the Dutchman raced in Formula 3 as a 16-year-old.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of commits

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The company has invested more than $2 billion in the Lansing facility since 2022 and currently employs about 900 people there.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Green said the nonprofit sector employs almost 10% of California’s workforce and generates more than $450 billion in annual revenue, about a third of which comes from public grants and contracts.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of employs

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From the outset, the show immerses audiences in 1930s New York, and while set in a noir world, there’s a modern aspect to it too.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
As the identity of the culprit becomes the talk of the school, Cartman immerses himself in 9/11 conspiracy theories, believing that the terrorist attack was actually an inside job staged by the Bush administration.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of immerses

Verb

Rudolf is the standout pacemaker in Europe, touring the continent to be a ‘rabbit’ for top athletes, most notably at Diamond League meets.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The Illinois Tollway board, which meets today, is expected to green-light a steep increase in tolls.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of meets

Verb

The star, playing an unnamed Narrator, recruits audience members to help act out a story about grief, as her character recounts her mother’s depression and suicide attempts.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Every surrogate should have her own independent lawyer paid for by the agency that recruits her.

— Arthur L. Caplan, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026