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Meaning of involve in English
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈvɑlv/
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Verb
involve
Etymology
late Middle English (in the senses ‘enfold’ and ‘entangle’; formerly also as envolve): from Latin involvere, from in-‘into’ + volvere‘to roll’
Definitions
1.
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Examples
« This new ruling affects your business »
2.
engage as a participant
Examples
« Don't involve me in your family affairs! »
3.
have as a necessary feature or consequence
Examples
« entail »
« This decision involves many changes »
4.
require as useful, just, or proper
Examples
« It takes nerve to do what she did »
« success usually requires hard work »
« This job asks a lot of patience and skill »
« This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice »
« This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert; »
Antonyms
obviate
rid of
eliminate
5.
contain as a part
Examples
« Dinner at Joe's always involves at least six courses »
6.
wrap
Examples
« The tower was involved in mist »
7.
occupy or engage the interest of
Examples
« His story completely involved me during the entire afternoon »
8.
make complex or intricate or complicated
Examples
« The situation was rather involved »