| Main Entry: |
engage
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| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
occupy oneself; engross |
| Synonyms: |
absorb,
allure,
arrest,
bewitch,
busy,
captivate,
catch,
charm,
draw, embark on,
employ, enamor,
enchant, enter into,
enthrall,
fascinate, give a try, give a whirl, go for broke, go in for, go out for,
grip*, have a fling at, have a go at, have a shot at,
imbue,
immerse,
interest,
involve,
join, keep busy, monopolize,
partake,
participate, pitch in,
practice, preengage, preoccupy, set about,
soak,
tackle*, take part, tie up, try on for size,
undertake
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| Antonyms: |
decline, refuse, reject, shun
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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