engage vs recruit

engage is not a noun while recruit is a noun.

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

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

engage (noun)	recruit (noun)
	any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
	a recently enlisted soldier

engage (verb)	recruit (verb)
get caught	cause to assemble or enlist in military
consume all of one's attention or time	seek to employ
give to in marriage	register formally as a participant or member
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)