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 But Roth’s it’s-all-a-big-joke attitude here is a cop-out that’s beneath him, a way to avoid making a horror movie that truly engages us. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 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 To what degree Reid engages those gears, and any other brewing secret sauce, will be a matter looming over camp and the early part of the season, in particular. — Vahe Gregorian july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 But any movement that engages her core muscles — bending, turning, stretching — is painful and debilitating. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 31 July 2026 The most surprising finding was that improvisation engages reward structures more than playing that scale. — Karen Barrett, The Conversation, 29 July 2026 The most effective succession plans are built through a culture that develops, engages and empowers employees at every level. — Martina Seferovic, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Each agency engages a cadre of field experts who, in conjunction with knowledgeable political appointees and career employees, define agency and national priorities. — Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Only a deeper dive into the pedal travel engages the physical brakes, with a truly invisible transition between the regenerative and friction stoppers. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

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Verb

The primary suite occupies its own wing with a fireplace, French doors opening to a private patio, and a bathroom with an oval soaking tub set in front of a picture window.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
The 59-year-old zoo, which occupies 133 acres in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, has also struggled to maintain its national accreditation, with federal regulators finding peeling paint and rust in some exhibits.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of occupies

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The maximum sentence that Colin Gray faces is more than 280 years behind bars, his lawyers said in a court filing.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Each year, the department faces lawsuits cataloging records inquiries that the LAPD failed to respond to by the 10-day or 24-day deadline.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of faces

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For the sake of their fans, hopefully their next GM accepts this fate, is OK with taking a step back and commits to a path that at least creates some light at the end of the tunnel.

— Harman Dayal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
That commits a patient to a network for years, at an age when health needs may be hard to forecast.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of commits

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Based in San Francisco, Wells Fargo employs about 27,000 people in the Charlotte region, making the city its largest hub.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
The company also offers profit sharing and employs a corporate chaplain—benefits Smith said reflect his belief that a business should improve employees’ lives both inside and outside the workplace.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of employs

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Circumstances won’t let her escape so easily, though, when their landlord, Ron (Glynn Turman), hires Diarra to track down his missing armoire.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Analyzing 120,000 graduates, researchers found that if a firm hires just one additional alum from a specific Ivy League sports team, the probability of another teammate joining rises by a remarkable 194%.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of hires

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This exercise immerses you in the outdoors and encourages you to appreciate even the smallest patches of green.

— Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is an otherworldly experience that immerses you in thousands of years of natural history.

— Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

Definition of immerses

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Meanwhile, Tony meets the Flagship chef again, this time on less hostile terms.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Utah prosecutors are turning up the heat on Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, arguing that the evidence against him easily meets the standard required to send the case to trial.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of meets

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Georgia recruits better than almost anyone in the country, and the 2026 edition of this roster will feature a ton of former big-time prospects who waited their turn and were developed the old-fashioned way.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Why the farmer’s walk works Walking with heavy loads recruits nearly every major muscle group, with particular activation in the core and lower body.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026