engaged

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To occupy or involve someone's interest, attention, or effort: to engage in a project.

  - "She is engaged in her work."
  - "They engaged the services of a lawyer."

• Verb

  2. To commit oneself to a contract, especially a marriage contract: to get engaged.

  - "They got engaged after two years of dating."
  - "He proposed to her and she accepted, they are now engaged."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1244087"

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Antonyms

disengage

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Synonyms

busy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with engaged
arrange , change , rearrange

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Engage () : To hire or employ
   

2. Engage () : To begin or start
   

3. Engaged () : Being in a committed relationship
   

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Variants

List of all variants of engaged that leads to same result
engaged , engage , engage in conversation , engaged in conversation , engages , engages in conversation , engaging , engaging in conversation , engaged tone , otherwise engaged , re-engage , re-engaged , re-engages , re-engaging , reengage , reengaged , reengages , reengaging , engage in , engaged in , engages in , engaging in , engage with , engaged with , engages with , engaging with

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Engaged (Verb): past tense - engaged; past participle - engaged; present participle - engaging, Engaged (Adjective): comparative form - more engaged; superlative form - most engaged

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Etymology

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From Old French engager, meaning 'to pledge, to obligate'.

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Trivia

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1. The average engagement lasts for about 14-18 months.

2. Engagement rings date back to ancient Egypt, where it was believed that a ring worn on the fourth finger of the left hand would reach a vein directly to the heart.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marriage: Engagement is a precursor to marriage, a commitment between two individuals to enter into a legally binding union.

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Culture

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Engaged is a term that has significant cultural and historical importance, especially when referring to engagement rings and the tradition of engagement. It is also used in literature, art, and music to represent commitment, involvement, or participation.

How to Memorize "engaged"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of engagement as a commitment, involvement, or participation in something. Imagine someone dedicating their time and energy to a project or relationship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'engaged' with the idea of being committed or involved. Think of the word 'dedicated' or 'involved' when you see or hear the word 'engaged'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Engage means Involve and Genuinely Act' to remember the meaning of the word 'engaged'.

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