Engagement

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

Definitions of engagement

noun the act of engaging in something

Example Sentences

A1 Her engagement ring sparkled in the sunlight.

A2 The students showed great engagement during the interactive lesson.

B1 Employee engagement is crucial for a successful company.

B2 The politician's engagement with the community helped gain their trust.

C1 The artist's engagement with social issues was evident in their powerful artwork.

C2 The company's engagement with sustainable practices set them apart in the industry.

Examples of engagement in a Sentence

formal The company is focusing on increasing employee engagement through various initiatives.

informal I heard the engagement party is going to be at the beach next weekend.

slang Their engagement is so cute, they're always finishing each other's sentences.

figurative The artist's engagement with nature is evident in all of her paintings.

Grammatical Forms of engagement

• past tense: engaged
• plural: engagements
• comparative: more engaged
• superlative: most engaged
• present tense: engage
• future tense: will engage
• perfect tense: have engaged
• continuous tense: is engaging
• singular: engagement
• positive degree: engaging
• infinitive: to engage
• gerund: engaging
• participle: engaged

Origin and Evolution of engagement

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'engagement' originated from the Old French word 'engagier' which meant 'to pledge' or 'to bind'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'engagement' has evolved to not only refer to a promise or commitment, but also to denote a formal agreement to marry or a social event where two people agree to get married.