engross vs engage

engross and engage both are verbs.

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

As verbs, engross and engage are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of engross include absorb, occupy.

engross (verb)	engage (verb)
consume all of one's attention or time	get caught
devote (oneself) fully to	consume all of one's attention or time
	give to in marriage
	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)