employ vs engage

employ is a noun but engage is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
employ	Yes	No	Yes	No
engage	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, employ and engage are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of employ include hire.

As verbs, engage is a hyponym of employ; that is, engage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than employ:

Other hyponyms of employ include featherbed, fill, ship, contract, sign, sign on, sign up, rat, farm out, job, subcontract.

employ (noun)	engage (noun)
the state of being employed or having a job

employ (verb)	engage (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	get caught
engage or hire for work	consume all of one's attention or time
	give to in marriage
	keep engaged
	engage for service under a term of contract
	hire for work or assistance
	ask to represent; of legal counsel
	engage or hire for work
	carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
	carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)