pursue vs engage

pursue and engage both are verbs.

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

As verbs, pursue and engage are synonyms defined as:

pursue and engage: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

Other synonyms of pursue include prosecute.

pursue (verb)	engage (verb)
go in search of or hunt for	get caught
follow in or as if in pursuit	consume all of one's attention or time
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in	give to in marriage
carry further or advance	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)