Engagement
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A formal agreement to get married or a period of time when someone is betrothed. Also refers to the act of participating in or becoming involved with something, such as work or social activities.
“The couple announced their engagement at a family gathering last weekend.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
Syllables
en·gage·ment
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Synonyms
Antonyms
nonparticipation
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Wordle
Contains four E's and two G's; features the -MENT ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; the two G's (2 pts each) and good length provide solid value
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