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Synonyms
prosecute
pursue
absorb
engross
occupy
hire
employ
betroth
affiance
plight
wage
enlist
lease
rent
charter
take
mesh
lock
operate
engage
verb
carry out or participate in an activity:
be involved in
engage or engross wholly:
"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
engage or hire for work:
"They hired two new secretaries in the department"
ask to represent:
of legal counsel
give to in marriage
get caught:
"make sure the gear is engaged"
as of wars, battles, or campaigns:
"Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"
as of aid, help, services, or support
engage for service under a term of contract:
"We took an apartment on a quiet street"
keep engaged:
"engaged the gears"
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