engage vs involve

engage and involve both are verbs.

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

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

Other hyponyms of engage include consume, rivet.

engage (verb)	involve (verb)
get caught	make complex or intricate or complicated
consume all of one's attention or time	occupy or engage the interest of
give to in marriage	have as a necessary feature
keep engaged	connect closely and often incriminatingly
engage for service under a term of contract	contain as a part
hire for work or assistance	engage as a participant
ask to represent; of legal counsel	require as useful, just, or proper
engage or hire for work
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)