engage vs throw

throw vs engage

engage is not a noun while throw is a noun.

engage and throw both are verbs.

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

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

engage: keep engaged
throw: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

Other hyponyms of engage include flip, switch, ride.

engage (noun)	throw (noun)
	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
	a single chance or instance

engage (verb)	throw (verb)
get caught	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
consume all of one's attention or time	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
give to in marriage	utter with force; utter vehemently
keep engaged	propel through the air
engage for service under a term of contract	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
hire for work or assistance	place or put with great energy
ask to represent; of legal counsel	cause to fall off
engage or hire for work	to remove
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)	make on a potter's wheel
	put or send forth
	organize or be responsible for
	cause to be confused emotionally
	move violently, energetically, or carelessly
	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

Difference between engage and throw

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