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Synonyms & Similar Words
participate
involve
interact
connect
enlist
recruit
entice
attract
captivate
fascinate
absorb
immerse
engulf
draw
invite
solicit
activate
motivate
stimulate
provoke
inspire
animate
energize
galvanize
mobilize
commit
dedicate
devote
pledge
associate
affiliate
link
join
unite
bind
attach
fasten
secure
fix
concentrate
focus
attend
heed
notice
observe
perceive
respond
react
retort
reply
answer
address
approach
accost
confront
encounter
meet
engage
grapple
wrestle
struggle
contend
compete
clash
collide
interact
interlock
intertwine
intermingle
intertwist
entwine
enmesh
mesh
entangle
snarl
knot
twist
turn
join
merge
blend
combine
coalesce
consolidate
unify
integrate
incorporate
assimilate
absorb
digest
take
grasp
grip
clutch
clasp
clench
seize
capture
apprehend
arrest
detain
hold
retain
keep
preserve
conserve
save
rescue
reclaim
recover
regain
restore
revive
resuscitate
Meaning of Engage
According to Merriam-Webster, "engage" means to occupy or attract someone's attention or interest, or to participate or become involved in something.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "engage" as to attract and hold someone's attention, or to participate or become involved in an activity.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "engage" as to interest or attract someone, or to become involved in something.
Example Uses
- The company will engage with its customers through social media to improve its services.
- She engaged in a heated debate with her colleague about the new policy.
- The teacher tried to engage her students in the lesson by using interactive activities.
- The community will engage in a charity event to raise funds for the local hospital.
- The artist's use of color and light will engage the viewer's senses and emotions.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disengage
withdraw
detach
disconnect
separate
isolate
seclude
exclude
reject
refuse
decline
abstain
avoid
evade
shun
ignore
neglect
overlook
disregard
dismiss
repel
repulse
discourage
dissuade
deter
deflect
divert
distract
divert
disinterest
bore
tire
weary
fatigue
exhaust
disenchant
disillusion
dishearten
demotivate
demoralize
depress
deject
dispirit