engage vs occupy

occupy vs engage

engage and occupy both are verbs.

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

As verbs, engage and occupy are synonyms defined as:

engage and occupy: consume all of one's attention or time

Other synonyms of engage include absorb, engross.

engage (verb)	occupy (verb)
get caught	consume all of one's attention or time
consume all of one's attention or time	march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
give to in marriage	require (time or space)
keep engaged	keep busy with
engage for service under a term of contract	assume, as of positions or roles
hire for work or assistance	live (in a certain place)
ask to represent; of legal counsel	occupy the whole of
engage or hire for work	be on the mind of
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

Difference between engage and occupy

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