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View synonyms for preengage

preengage

or pre-en·gage

[ pree-en-geyj ]

verb (used with or without object)

, pre·en·gaged, pre·en·gag·ing.
  1. to engage beforehand.
  2. to put under obligation, especially to marry, by a prior engagement.
  3. to win the favor or attention of beforehand:

    Other matters preengaged him.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of preengage1

First recorded in 1640–50; pre- + engage
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Example Sentences

Last night I entertained myself with imaging A project which, if I adopted it, Would preëngage me.

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