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engage vs act

act vs engage

engage is not a noun while act is a noun.

engage and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
engage No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of engage; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than engage:
  • engage: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of engage include move.
engage (noun) act (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
engage (verb) act (verb)
get caught behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
consume all of one's attention or time pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
give to in marriage discharge one's duties
keep engaged play a role or part
engage for service under a term of contract perform on a stage or theater
hire for work or assistance behave unnaturally or affectedly
ask to represent; of legal counsel perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
engage or hire for work have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in be suitable for theatrical performance
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
Difference between engage and act

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