Definition of engage

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• engage is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• engage is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• engage is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of engage

• consume all of one's attention or time (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. absorb
  2. engross
  3. occupy
• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in (verb)

  Examples

  1. They engaged in a discussion

  Synonyms

  1. prosecute
  2. pursue
• engage or hire for work (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. employ
  2. hire
• give to in marriage (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. affiance
  2. betroth
  3. plight
• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns) (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. wage
• engage for service under a term of contract (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. charter
  2. hire
  3. lease
  4. rent
  5. take
• keep engaged (verb)

  Examples

  1. engaged the gears

  Synonyms

  1. lock
  2. mesh
  3. operate
• hire for work or assistance (verb)

  Examples

  1. engage aid, help, services, or support

  Synonyms

  1. enlist
• ask to represent; of legal counsel (verb)
• get caught (verb)

  Examples

  1. make sure the gear is engaged

See definition of engage in Merriam Webster