ENGAGE
(verb) get caught
"make sure the gear is engaged"
(verb) consume all of one's attention or time
"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
synonyms : absorb , engross , occupyShe completely engaged in the task assigned to her. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) give to in marriage
synonyms : affiance , betroth , plightshe was betrothed to him at the age of thirteen. -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) keep engaged
"engaged the gears"
synonyms : lock , mesh , operate(verb) engage for service under a term of contract
"We took an apartment on a quiet street", "Let's rent a car", "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"
synonyms : charter , hire , lease , rent , take(verb) hire for work or assistance
"engage aid, help, services, or support"
synonyms : enlistShe was enlisted to work as a secretary. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
"She pursued many activities", "They engaged in a discussion"
synonyms : prosecute , pursue(verb) carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
"Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"
synonyms : wage(verb) ask to represent; of legal counsel
"I'm retaining a lawyer"
(verb) engage or hire for work
"They hired two new secretaries in the department", "How many people has she employed?"
synonyms : employ , hire
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Mnemonics for engage
(Tag: ) Remember engagementī attract-> pledge->hire->confront a girl.
added by rakei
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(Tag: ) The girl you HIRED as your PA is very CHARMING and ATTRACTIVE and hence you've decided to COMMIT to her by PLEDGING to be her husband at an ENGAGEMENT function.
added by sujeethraj
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(Tag: global) remind engagement,what qualities u want in ur partner CHARMING ATTRACTIVE AND FULL OF VIGOR.
added by gdabli
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