Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Engages.
Engages - as a verb
Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
Example: "She pursued many activities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prosecute13pursue8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Consume all of one's attention or time
Example: "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absorb10engross8occupy15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interest8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Engage or hire for work
Example: "They hired two new secretaries in the department"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
employ13hire7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ask to represent; of legal counsel
Example: "I'm retaining a lawyer"
Get caught
Example: "Make sure the gear is engaged"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disengage12Carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
Example: "Napoleon and hitler waged war against all of europe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wage8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contend10fight12struggle10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hire for work or assistance
Example: "Engage aid, help, services, or support"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enlist6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
procure11secure8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Engage for service under a term of contract
Example: "We took an apartment on a quiet street"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charter12hire7lease5rent4take8Keep engaged
Example: "Engaged the gears"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lock10mesh9operate9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disengage12Example Sentences
"He engages in regular exercise to stay fit."
"She engages in deep conversations with her friends."
"The company engages with its customers through social media."
"The teacher engages the students in a thought-provoking discussion."
"He engages in risky behavior without considering the consequences."
Word Game Points
Is ENGAGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, engages is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENGAGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ENGAGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, engages is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENGAGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is ENGAGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, engages is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENGAGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
