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adjective

in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
Definition of engagednext
1
as in committed
pledged in marriage the engaged couple make a charming pair

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2
as in employed
involved in often constant activity I'm engaged right now, so call back some other time

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engaged

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verb

past tense of engage
1
as in interested
to hold the attention of the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

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2
as in faced
to enter into contest or conflict with the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

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3
as in pledged
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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4
as in hired
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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5
as in rented
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 engaged
Adjective
Some players will be done with making their decisions and speeding through dialogue faster than others and may or may not be more engaged with the town chatterboxes. — ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025 Only the most informed and engaged voters are going to show up. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Our employees also engaged more deeply in the company, creating an environment where challenges become opportunities. — Brad Benbow, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Orme removes these barriers, keeping users engaged on Instagram while allowing brands and creators to monetize content effortlessly. — Fairchild Studio, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for engaged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaged
  1. committed
  2. faced
  3. employed
  4. hired
  5. diligent
  6. occupied
  7. encountered
  8. rented
Adjective
  • White House officials said the president remains committed to his immigration crackdown, but gave no indication the administration would defy the court's decision.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • At base level, the one-time Argentinian Jesuit priest of modest background never let the trappings of the papacy change his worldview, which remained committed to global peace and humility.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of committed
Verb
  • By 2024, the Red Sea faced an unprecedented shipping crisis and a decline in traffic.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Tesla shares have dropped 37 percent so far in 2025 as Musk has faced criticism and protests for some of his political remarks and actions.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of faced
Verb
  • The Paycheck Protection Program was established in 2020 to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the coronavirus pandemic, and ended in May 2021.
    — Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Toma Sparks and Justin Jenkins are still employed by the Johnson City Police Department.
    — Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of employed
Verb
  • Manager Craig Counsell hired Quintin Berry and Jose Javier to be his base coaches for a reason.
    — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • But Grayson was still hired after a former Sangamon County deputy gave him a good recommendation.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of hired
Adjective
  • This means investors need to conduct diligent research into both financial and ethical factors.
    — Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Kai seems like a sweet kid — a diligent server, a talented performer, loyal to Paula despite being tempted by her best friend, Olivia (played by Sydney Sweeney).
    — Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of diligent
Verb
  • To get the funding reinstated, federal agencies directed Columbia to take a series of steps, including to expel or issue multi-year suspensions to student activists who occupied a campus building.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Indulge in a drink or two and some Irish pub fare while your kids are occupied with crafts, balloon artists and face-painting.
    — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of occupied
Verb
  • Even when requests are eventually approved, HR employees have sometimes encountered additional roadblocks in actually sending tentative job offers, or had the files get locked again after viewing them.
    — Quil Lawrence, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The company encountered issues with both of the vehicle's elements — its Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage — and called the launch off after holding the countdown clock at T-40 seconds.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of encountered
Verb
  • There are a few different things that happen to wardrobe pieces that haven't been rented, Nielsen explains.
    — Hedy Phillips, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The family moved to Sharon in 1804, onto farmland rented from Lucy’s father.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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