collocation · academic
engage in recreational activities
UK/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ ɪn ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl ækˈtɪvɪtiz/US/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ ɪn ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃənəl ækˈtɪvətiz/en·GAGE in rec·re·A·tion·al ac·TIV·i·ties
to take part in activities done for enjoyment, relaxation or exercise
Examples
“Local councils encourage residents to engage in recreational activities to improve wellbeing.”
“Elderly people who engage in recreational activities tend to report higher life satisfaction.”
“University students often engage in recreational activities through societies and clubs.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public health campaigns often recommend that citizens regularly engage in recreational activities to reduce stress and strengthen social bonds.”
Collocations
- engage in recreational activities such as swimming or cycling
- actively engage in recreational activities
- engage in recreational activities to promote mental health
Word family
Common mistakes
engage recreational activities→engage in recreational activities
engage in recreation activities→engage in recreational activities
Say it for a higher band
5do leisure activities→6take part in leisure activities→7+engage in recreational activities
Synonyms
take part in leisure activities
participate in hobby pursuits
Easily confused
take part in leisure activities
“Many students take part in leisure activities organised by the campus union.”
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