Synonyms for

Engineer

Verb / ˈendʒʌˈnɪr / Another word for engineer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An engineer is a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

designer architect developer planner

Informal

builder maker fixer inventor

Literary

artificer crafter constructor

Antonyms

destroyer demolisher saboteur wrecking ball disruptor

Common collocations

  • civil engineer
  • mechanical engineer
  • software engineer
  • electrical engineer
  • chemical engineer
  • project engineer
  • chief engineer
  • design engineer

Word family

noun engineer
verb engineer
adjective engineering

Usage note

As a verb, 'engineer' often implies skillful or clever manipulation to achieve a specific outcome. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The engineer designed the bridge to withstand earthquakes.
  2. My dad is an engineer who works on cars.
  3. We hired an engineer to fix our leaky roof.
  4. She studied to become a civil engineer.
  5. The engineer used computer software to design the new machine.

Quotes

  • The engineer has been, and is, a maker of history. - James Kip Finch
  • The engineer is the key figure in the material progress of the world. - Arthur M. Wellington
  • The engineer has been, and is, a maker of the modern world. - John Fritz

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