occupy vs engage

engage vs occupy

occupy and engage both are verbs.

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

As verbs, occupy and engage are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of occupy include absorb, engross.

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

Difference between occupy and engage

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