/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
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Meaning
A promise to marry someone, and the time between saying yes and the wedding. It can also mean a formal arrangement to meet or do something.
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Word origin
From French engager, meaning to pledge, from en plus gage, a pledge or promise.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- engager
- English cognates
- engage
Examples
.
This means they told everyone they plan to marry.
.
An engagement ring is worn from the promise until the wedding.
prior .
Here "engagement" means an arrangement made earlier to meet someone.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 7: engagement, mill, worthy and 7 more words.