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Engagement

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

An appointment, especially to speak or perform.

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📖 Definitions of "Engagement"

noun

1
An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
"The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week."
2
Connection or attachment.
"Check the gears for full engagement before turning the handle."
3
(by extension, about human emotional state) The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.
4
The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.
"We are enjoying a long engagement, but haven't yet set a date."

🔄 Synonyms of "Engagement"

16 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
conflictnoun	A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
battlenoun	(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
fightverb	(transitive) To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
datenoun	A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
participationnoun	The act of participating, of taking part in something.
involvementnoun	The act of involving, or the state of being involved.
meshnoun	A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
employmentnoun	The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid.
appointmentnoun	An arrangement between people to meet; an engagement.
betrothalnoun	The fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between two people.
meshingnoun	The act by which something meshes or interlocks.
bookingnoun	A reservation for a service, such as travel or hotel accommodation.
hiringnoun	The act by which an employee is hired.
interlockingnoun	(rail transport) An arrangement of signal apparatus that prevents conflicting movements through a set of intersecting tracks, such as junctions or crossings.
hireverb	(transitive) To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
trothnoun	(countable, archaic) A pledge or promise to marry someone.

↔️ Antonyms of "Engagement"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
nonparticipationnoun	The fact of not participating in some activity or event.
non-engagementnoun	withdrawing from the activities of a group
non-involvementnoun	withdrawing from the activities of a group

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Engagement"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
trothnoun	(countable, archaic) A pledge or promise to marry someone.
betrothalnoun	The fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between two people.
involvementnoun	The act of involving, or the state of being involved.
participationnoun	The act of participating, of taking part in something.
appointmentnoun	An arrangement between people to meet; an engagement.
employmentnoun	The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid.
hiringnoun	The act by which an employee is hired.
hirenoun	(uncountable) The state of being hired, or having a job; employment.
bookingnoun	A reservation for a service, such as travel or hotel accommodation.
conflictnoun	A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
meshingnoun	The act by which something meshes or interlocks.
fightnoun	A physical confrontation or combat between two or more people or groups.
battlenoun	(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
meshnoun	A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
interlockingnoun	(rail transport) An arrangement of signal apparatus that prevents conflicting movements through a set of intersecting tracks, such as junctions or crossings.
datenoun	A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
courtshipnoun	The act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage; hence, the period during which a couple fall in love before their marriage.
attendancenoun	The act of attending; the state of being present; presence.
weddingnoun	A marriage ceremony; a ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage.
relationshipnoun	Connection or association; the condition of being related.