recruit vs engage

recruit is a noun but engage is not a noun.

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

As verbs, engage is a hypernym of recruit; that is, engage is a word with a broader meaning than recruit:

Other hypernyms of recruit include enlist.

recruit (noun)	engage (noun)
any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
a recently enlisted soldier

recruit (verb)	engage (verb)
cause to assemble or enlist in military	get caught
seek to employ	consume all of one's attention or time
register formally as a participant or member	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)