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involve

 

[ ɪnˈvɒlv ]

Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in a situation

To involve means to include or affect someone or something in a particular activity or situation. It can also refer to making someone take part in something, or to cause someone to be in a situation or have a particular feeling or attitude.

Synonyms

engross, entangle, include, incorporate

Examples of usage

  • He always tries to involve his team in decision-making.
  • The new project will involve a lot of hard work.
  • She didn't want to get involved in their argument.
Context #2 | Verb

in a crime

To involve in a crime means to show or prove that someone participated in a crime or illegal activity.

Synonyms

embroil, entangle, implicate, incriminate

Examples of usage

  • The evidence involved him in the robbery.
  • She was involved in a money laundering scheme.

Translations

Translations of the word "involve" in other languages:

🇵🇹 envolver

🇮🇳 शामिल करना

🇩🇪 einbeziehen

🇮🇩 melibatkan

🇺🇦 включати

🇵🇱 obejmować

🇯🇵 関与する (kanyu suru)

🇫🇷 impliquer

🇪🇸 involucrar

🇹🇷 içermek

🇰🇷 포함하다 (pohamhada)

🇸🇦 يشمل

🇨🇿 zahrnovat

🇸🇰 zahŕňať

🇨🇳 涉及 (shèjí)

🇸🇮 vključevati

🇮🇸 taka þátt

🇰🇿 қамту

🇬🇪 ჩართვა

🇦🇿 daxil etmək

🇲🇽 involucrar

Etymology

The word 'involve' originated from the Latin word 'involvere' which means 'envelop' or 'surround'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning 'envelop, surround'. Over time, its usage expanded to include the current meanings of 'include' and 'entangle'.

See also: involved, involvement, involving, noninvolvement, uninvolved, uninvolvement.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,527, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.