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Synonyms for ENGAGED: committed, promised, betrothed, affianced, bespoken, bespoke, employed, diligent; Antonyms of ENGAGED: unattached, unemployed, inactive, idle, unoccupied, free, dormant, passive
Engaged definition: busy or occupied; involved. See examples of ENGAGED used in a sentence.
Check pronunciation: engage. Definition of engage verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it: The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation. engage someone’s interest If a book doesn't engage my interest in the first few pages, I don't usually continue reading it. [ I ] formal. to become involved, or have contact, with someone or something:
to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it: The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation. engage someone’s interest If a book doesn't engage my interest in the first few pages, I don't usually continue reading it. [ I ] formal. to become involved, or have contact, with someone or something:
verb (used with object) , en·gaged, en·gag·ing. to occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons): He engaged her in conversation. Synonyms: involve, interest, engross, absorb. to secure for aid, employment, use, etc.; hire: to engage a worker; to engage a room. Antonyms: discharge. to attract and hold fast:
verb (used without object),en·gaged, en·gag·ing. to occupy oneself; become involved: to engage in business or politics. to take employment: She engaged in her mother's business. to pledge one's word; assume an obligation: I was unwilling to engage on such terms. to cross weapons; enter into conflict: The armies engaged early in the morning.
