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engaged

 

[ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd ]

Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

relationship

Having formally agreed to marry or enter into a romantic relationship with someone.

Synonyms

betrothed, committed, pledged, promised

Examples of usage

  • She got engaged to her high school sweetheart last night.
  • They have been engaged for two years now.
  • I am so happy to announce that we are engaged!
  • The couple decided to get engaged after dating for only six months.
  • He proposed to her and she happily said yes, becoming engaged.
Context #2 | Verb

busy

Busy or occupied with a particular activity or task.

Synonyms

busy, immersed, involved, occupied

Examples of usage

  • I am engaged in a very important project at work.
  • She was fully engaged in the conversation and didn't notice the time passing.
  • The students were engaged in a lively debate during class.
  • He was so engaged in his book that he didn't hear the phone ring.
  • The team is fully engaged in preparing for the upcoming competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "engaged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 noivo

🇮🇳 मंगेतर

🇩🇪 verlobt

🇮🇩 bertunangan

🇺🇦 заручений

🇵🇱 zaręczony

🇯🇵 婚約中

🇫🇷 fiancé

🇪🇸 prometido

🇹🇷 nişanlı

🇰🇷 약혼한

🇸🇦 خطيب

🇨🇿 zasnoubený

🇸🇰 zasnúbený

🇨🇳 订婚的

🇸🇮 zaročen

🇮🇸 trúlofaður

🇰🇿 үйленуге келісілген

🇬🇪 დასაქორწინებელი

🇦🇿 nişanlı

🇲🇽 prometido

Etymology

The word 'engaged' originated from the Middle French word 'engagier' which means 'to pledge'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Initially used in the context of making a commitment or promise, it later evolved to also mean being occupied or busy with a task. The term gained popularity in the 19th century in the romantic context of formalizing a commitment to marriage. Today, 'engaged' is commonly used in both personal and professional settings to denote commitment, involvement, or busyness.

See also: disengage, disengageable, disengaged, disengagement, engage, engagement, engager, engaging, engagingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,193, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.