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engage v. [
prosecute, pursue] carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
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engage v. [
absorb, engross, occupy] consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
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engage v. [
hire, employ] engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
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engage v. ask to represent; of legal counsel; "I'm retaining a lawyer"
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engage v. [
betroth, affiance, plight] give to in marriage
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