Synonyms of engages

engages

verb

present tense third-person singular of engage

1

as in immerses

to hold the attention of

the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immerses
• occupies
• intrigues
• interests
• involves
• fascinates
• attracts
• busies
• enthrals
• grips
• engrosses
• absorbs
• distracts
• enthralls
• enwraps
• preoccupies
• bemuses
• captivates
• enchants
• obsesses
• hypnotizes
• mesmerizes
• allures
• catches one's eye
• catches up
• bewitches
• beguiles
• monopolizes
• charms
• hogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wearies
• tires
• palls
• jades

2

as in faces

to enter into contest or conflict with

the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faces
• meets
• encounters
• fights
• takes on
• contends
• opposes
• emulates
• battles
• rivals

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• escapes
• eludes
• evades
• retreats

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commits
• mortgages
• pledges
• vows
• enrols
• promises
• enrolls
• enlists
• swears
• troths
• betroths
• signs on
• signs up
• affiances
• plights
• overcommits
• contracts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reneges

4

as in employs

to provide with a paying job

the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• employs
• hires
• recruits
• retains
• pays
• enlists
• assumes
• signs (up or on)
• fees
• places
• takes on
• lays on
• promotes
• jobs
• partners
• reengages
• apprentices
• rehires
• reemploys
• contracts
• subcontracts
• keeps (on)
• upgrades
• advances
• headhunts
• scouts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismisses
• cans
• discharges
• fires
• axes
• sacks
• furloughs
• locks out
• lays off

5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hires
• rents
• leases
• charters
• arranges (for)
• contracts (for)
• checks out
• sublets
• books
• subleases
• bespeaks
• reserves
• signs up (for)
• orders