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engage

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ]

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Learn how to use engage in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to become involved with someone or something. When you engage with someone, you are spending time and talking with them. It's like making a friend or sharing feelings.

Example

Sarah loves to engage with her classmates during group projects.

Example

He didn't engage with his teammates during the game, so they lost.

Example

How do you engage with people you meet at school?

Context: “activity”

(verb) to participate in an activity or to take part in something. Engaging in a game means you are playing it and having fun.

Example

The children engaged in a fun science experiment at school.

Example

She chose not to engage in the conversation about the movie.

Example

Which games do you like to engage in during recess?

Context: “attention”

(verb) to attract someone's attention or interest. When something engages you, it makes you want to learn more or pay attention.

Example

The teacher used a story that engaged all the students.

Example

The boring lecture did not engage any of the students.

Example

What activities do you think will engage the class today?

Context: “commitment”

(verb) to promise to do something or to enter into a commitment. When you engage to do something, you are saying you will take action.

Example

They decided to engage in community service every weekend.

Example

He did not engage to help with the project as he promised.

Example

Are you ready to engage in the fundraiser this year?

How to pronounce engage

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ]

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