Synonyms for
Engagements
Definition
Engagements refer to a formal agreement to get married, or an arrangement to meet someone or be somewhere at a particular time.
Synonyms & similar words
battle
mesh
involvement
appointment
fight
participation
meshing
date
booking
troth
nonengagement
betrothal
interlocking
engagement
involution
noninvolvement
nonparticipation
conflict
employment
betrothal
promise
pledge
arrangement
date
appointment
reservation
booking
contract
commitment
agreement
understanding
deal
treaty
compact
pact
bond
tie
link
union
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- social engagements
- business engagements
- personal engagements
- future engagements
- attend engagements
- break engagements
- honor engagements
- cancel engagements
Word family
Usage note
The word 'engagements' can refer to social appointments, romantic relationships, or military conflicts. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- She was excited about her engagement and couldn't wait to plan the wedding.
- John and Mary made an engagement to meet at the park on Saturday.
- I have an important engagement tomorrow, so I can't go out tonight.
- We need to schedule an engagement with the client to discuss the project.
- The couple decided to break off their engagement and go their separate ways.
Quotes
"Love is not just gazing at each other, but looking outward together in the same direction." - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage." - Lao Tzu
"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." - Audrey Hepburn