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engaged
adjective as in promised to be married
Strong matches
affianced, betrothed, bound, contracted, intended, pinned, pledged, plighted, ringed, steady
Weak matches
asked for, future, given one's word, going steady, spoken for
adjective as in operating; busy
Strongest matches
absorbed, committed, employed, engrossed, interested, involved, occupied, preoccupied, working
Strong matches
Weak matches
at work, connected with, dealing in, deep, in place, in use, intent, rapt, tied-up, unavailable, wrapped-up
Example Sentences
Soft-spoken, polite to waitstaff, engaged with each other without ever so much as glancing at a phone.
He said the passing of the law will allow "citizens to get tattoos safely, and those engaged in the tattoo industry will be recognised as legal professionals".
It's a common practice, and one game companies are using to keep players engaged as development time and costs keep rising.
According to the government, it has been actively engaged with Mr Wangchuk and other activists on their demands, but "certain politically-motivated individuals were not happy with the progress" in the talks.
The evidence in the case showed that “this Riverside County sheriff’s deputy engaged in reckless and unlawful conduct,” Greenfield said in an emailed statement.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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