engagement
noun/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
Frequency rank: #2,761 most common English word
Meaning
An agreement to get married; an arrangement to do something.
Example sentence
The couple announced their upcoming engagement during the family gathering.
Synonyms & related words
- betrothal
- commitment
- pledge
- promise
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