engagement

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of engaging or participating in an activity or undertaking.

  - "His engagement in community service earned him recognition."
  - "They are looking for volunteers for their engagement."
  - "The company's engagement with its employees is crucial for success."

• Noun

  A formal proposal of marriage made by one partner to another.

  - "She accepted his proposal during the romantic engagement."
  - "The engagement ring was a surprise for her."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100705"

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Antonyms

apathy , disengagement

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Synonyms

action , commitment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with engagement
arrangement , entanglement , management , arrangement

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Variants

List of all variants of engagement that leads to same result
engagement , engagements , re-engagement , re-engagements , reengagement , reengagements

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Etymology

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From Old French enganager, meaning 'to trick, ensnare'.

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Trivia

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1. The average engagement length in the United States is around 14 months.

2. Engagement rings have been a tradition since ancient Egypt, where they were made from ivory, hedna, or gold.

3. In some cultures, the bride's family pays for the engagement ring.

4. Engagement parties were first popularized in the 1950s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marriage: Engagement is a precursor to marriage, a legally binding contract between two individuals.

2. Commitment: Engagement represents a commitment to an activity, cause, or relationship.

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Culture

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Engagement has been a significant cultural practice for centuries, especially in the context of marriage. It is a symbol of commitment, love, and the beginning of a lifelong partnership. Engagement ceremonies vary greatly across different cultures, religions, and regions.

How to Memorize "engagement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a couple exchanging rings during an engagement ceremony.
   - Visualize the commitment and excitement that comes with an engagement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word engagement with the image of a wedding ring.
   - Connect engagement with the idea of commitment and love.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Engagement: A sign of commitment and love, leading to a lifelong marriage.

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