Word: engage
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: en
gage
Definition: To enter into conflict with (an enemy).
Morphemes:
Affix: en-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in, into, on, onto
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in, into
Affix: gage
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something, such as a glove or other pledge, thrown down as a challenge to combat (now usually figurative).