ENGAGES Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

engages

verb

present tense third-person singular of engage

as in occupies

to hold the attention of the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

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as in faces

to enter into contest or conflict with the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

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as in commits

to obligate by prior agreement we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital

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reneges

as in employs

to provide with a paying job the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate

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as in hires

to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom

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Recent Examples of engages Ironically, the one spot where Dearborn Park genuinely engages the cityscape is along the west side of State south of Roosevelt where a row of single-family homes follows Chicago’s typical development pattern. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 The combined implication of transitivity and the infinitive verb is that, speaking conceptually, the artist engages a category of encounter that is absolute, while process and contingency govern the actuality of the work as a function of time. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Language learning engages several mental processes at once, requiring people to absorb and retrieve information, notice when something does not work out, and adjust. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Baton’s valuations lean on inputs like PPP loan data and other public records—not an owner’s actual financials, which the company only incorporates if and when someone claims their listing and engages. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 The key is to understand where each audience learns and engages, then prioritize relevant relationships over mass reach. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 In service to this, Norman Bird Sanctuary inspires, builds and engages a community of stewards who preserve, protect, enjoy and learn from the ecosystems within and beyond our stone walls. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026 The 15-foot-tall, 30-foot-wide sculpture—a web of geometric metal frames and tree branches cast in bronze—engages its grassy surroundings and sweeping views. — Natalie Zimmerman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 Land facing uphill and one spine engages; land facing downhill and the other does the job without the need for a pilot to calculate the perfect approach angle. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

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The Renoir Museum occupies the final home of the leading French Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who lived there until his death in 1919.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Related Articles The 8,000-square-foot triplex occupies part of the American Thread Building at 260 West Broadway, a Renaissance Revival building completed in 1896.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of occupies

Verb

Prosecutors said Wilcox faces a maximum sentence of 74 years to life in prison.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Despite seeking international support and launching a new military offensive, Saudi Arabia faces a conflict with no clear endgame, as fragmented allies and unresolved regional tensions make a lasting solution hard to achieve.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of faces

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The program is different from places like The Golden Scoop, an ice cream shop in Overland Park that employs adults with disabilities over longer terms, according to Morgan.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
According to the site’s masthead, the operation—including its video production arm, Texas FilmWorks—employs a staff of more than 40.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of employs

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Verity can’t finish her book series for mysterious reasons, so Jeremy hires Lowen to do so for her.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Whether that is a potential path forward is impossible to predict until Crane hires a new head of baseball operations.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of hires

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Centre d’Art Marcel Gagnon is a riverside accommodation that immerses guests in the works of local artists, with 100 waterfront sculptures comprising a large-scale art installation and an on-site gallery.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
In Nobody Wants This, agnostic podcaster Joanne Williams (Kristen Bell) begins an unexpected romance with Rabbi Noah Roklov (Brody), which shakes both their families as Joanne immerses herself in Noah’s culture and decides to convert to Judaism.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of immerses

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The most important job of the General Assembly is to adopt a state budget, in a timely manner, that meets the moment and invests in the future.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
On the prison bus, Thomas meets Lisa, his con-artist partner-to-be from episode one.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of meets

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Street Fighters Ryu and Ken reunite when Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Bénédictine is composed of 27 herbs and spices and bottled at 80 proof, which all seems like a lot, except when compared to Yellow Chartreuse, which recruits some 130 herbs and spices, and is currently bottled at 86 proof.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026