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engages

/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/ /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/

Meanings
verb
(heading) To interact socially.

Examples :

"During lunch, she engages in conversation with her classmates about their weekend plans. "
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Related Words

Illustration socially

socially adverb

/ˈsoʊʃəli/ /ˈsoʊʃəlli/

In a social manner; sociably.

"The students interacted socially during their lunch break. "

Illustration discussions

discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration conversation

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

Illustration seemingly

seemingly adverb

/ˈsiːmɪŋli/

As it appears; apparently.

"The dog seemed happy, seemingly wagging its tail excitedly. "

Illustration mechanically

mechanically adverb

/məˈkænɪkli/

In a mechanical manner.

"The student recited the poem mechanically, without any emotion or understanding. "

Illustration contractually

contractually adverb

/kənˈtræktʃuəli/ /kənˈtræktʃəli/

By means of a contract

"The company was contractually obligated to provide health insurance to its employees. "

Illustration construed

construed verb

/kənˈstɹuːd/

To interpret or explain the meaning of something.

"The world must construe according to its wits; this court must construe according to the law."

Illustration participate

participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

Illustration cleaning

cleaning verb

/ˈkliːnɪŋ/

To remove dirt from a place or object.

"Can you clean the windows today?"

Illustration interact

interact noun

/ɪntəɹˈækt/

A short act or piece between others, as in a play; a break between acts.

"The play had a short interact between the second and third acts, giving the audience a chance to stretch their legs. "

Illustration classmates

classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "

Illustration playfully

playfully adverb

/ˈpleɪfəli/ /ˈpleɪfʊli/

In a playful manner.

"The kitten playfully batted at the dangling string. "