engagement

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An agreement to marry someone.

  2. 02

    noun

    Involvement in an activity or conversation.

Examples

  • The media got wind of a rumor about his engagement and came quickly.

  • Their engagement was announced in the local paper.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Connection or attachment.

  2. The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.

  3. An appointment, especially to speak or perform.

More examples

In context

  • I'm sorry, I have another engagement.

  • The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week.

  • a future engagement

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Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From French engagement. Equivalent to engage + -ment.