The company engaged him as an advisor.
Source: tatoeba (22366)
Engaged
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/
Synonyms for "engaged" (177 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
Adjective(10 words)
Noun(3 words)
actively engaged studentactively involved parentanimate the audience
Strong matches (53)
committedcompactedcompromisedcontemplatingcontemplativecontractedcovenanteddeepdeployeddevoteddevoted toembattledemployedengrossedengrossed infullfull of businessguaranteedhard at ithard at work
Show 10 more words
head over heels inimmersedimmersed inimplicatedin battle arrayin harnessintendedintentintent oninterested
Adjective(9 words)
concernedconnected placecurious earthlingsenergetic participationenergized climatehands-on projectsin useinterestedintermeshed
Related words (88)
Verb(19 words)
involvedlost inmeditatingmeditativemonomaniacalmonopolizedobligatedobsessedoccupiedon dutyon the goon the hopon the jobon the jumpon the moveon the runpartakingparticipantparticipatingparticipative
Show 31 more words
participatorypledgedplightedpreoccupiedpromisedrangedraptsealedsettledsharingsignedsingle mindedsingle-mindedspeakstipulatedstudiousstudyingsubmerged inswept upsworntaken up withtied uptotally absorbedundertakenunderwrittenwarrantedworkingwrappedwrapped inwrapped upwrapped up in
Adjective(8 words)
learning behaviormeshednonpassiveoccupiedparticipatory decisionproactive learnerset-asidestrong rapport
Noun(9 words)
listening skillsmore activemore presentmost active listeningmost hands-onoccupied byon switchonline interactionwaging
Adverb(1 words)
mentally alert learner
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absorbed, absorbed in, accessory, active, active diseases.
- Sentence evidence is available for engaged, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "engaged".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "engaged"
Keep "engaged" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "engaged" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "engaged", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "engaged" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesactionactivityactivity descriptorcontractingemploymenthiringmarital intentionparticipationrelationship status descriptorromantic commitmentstate descriptor
More specific
15 entriesactive involvementactive participationbetrothalclass discussionconsultantcontractordeep concentrationespousalfiancéfiancéefocused attentiongroup projecthands on activitylab experimenttutor
Collocations
12 entriesengage in discussionengage studentsengage with textengaged classroomengaged in classengaged learnerengaged listenerengaged studentengagement with curriculumengaging activityfully engagedhighly engaged
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
8 entriessimilar
9 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
We are engaged in a difficult task.
Source: tatoeba (22971)
We all knew that Bob was on a wild-goose chase after Marge, because she was already happily engaged.
Source: tatoeba (29101)
Our troops engaged with the enemy.
Source: tatoeba (29193)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "engaged"?
Closest matches include absorbed, absorbed in, accessory, active, active diseases.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "engaged"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.