engage synonyms

engage

v.

  1. To hire

    employ, contract, retain, reserve; see hire 1, rent 2.

  2. To engross

    absorb, captivate, bewitch; see fascinate.

  3. To occupy

    keep busy, employ, interest, involve; see occupy 3.

  4. To enter into conflict with

    battle, clash with, assault; see attack 1, fight 2.

  5. To enmesh, especially gears

    interlock, mesh, interlace; see fasten 1, join 1.

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