engage
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ]
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.
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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.
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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.
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The teacher used a story that engaged all the students.
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The boring lecture did not engage any of the students.
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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.
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They decided to engage in community service every weekend.
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He did not engage to help with the project as he promised.
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Are you ready to engage in the fundraiser this year?