engages

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: en-gag-es (3)

English Definition

Attracts or involves someone's interest or attention; participates or becomes involved in.

Example Sentence

This book engages the reader from the very beginning.

US IPA /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
UK IPA /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/