engagement synonyms

engagement

n.

  1. A predetermined action

    meeting, rendezvous, obligation, commitment; see appointment 2, duty 2, promise 1.

  2. The state of being betrothed

    compact, match, betrothal, espousal, commitment, betrothing, publishing the banns, betrothment, troth.

  3. A battle

    action, combat, skirmish; see battle 1. See syn. study at battle.

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