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engage vs acquire

acquire vs engage

engage and acquire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
engage No No Yes No
acquire No No Yes No
As verbs, acquire is a hypernym of engage; that is, acquire is a word with a broader meaning than engage:
  • engage: engage for service under a term of contract
  • acquire: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Other hypernyms of engage include get.
engage (verb) acquire (verb)
get caught come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
consume all of one's attention or time take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
give to in marriage gain through experience
keep engaged gain knowledge or skills
engage for service under a term of contract come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
hire for work or assistance win something through one's efforts
ask to represent; of legal counsel locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
engage or hire for work
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
Difference between engage and acquire

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