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procure vs engage

engage vs procure

procure and engage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
procure No No Yes No
engage No No Yes No
As verbs, engage is a hyponym of procure; that is, engage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than procure:
  • procure: get by special effort
  • engage: hire for work or assistance
Other hyponyms of procure include suborn, copyright, patent, enlist.
procure (verb) engage (verb)
arrange for sexual partners for others get caught
get by special effort 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)
Difference between procure and engage

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