involve — to include someone or something as a necessary part or result
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to include someone or something as a necessary part or result
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvɑːlv/
Example Sentences
- This recipe involves burning the kitchen at least twice.
- The project involves working with international partners.
- Please don't involve me in your drama with your ex-boyfriend.
involve
VERB[/ɪnˈvɑːlv/]
to include someone or something as a necessary part or result
The project involved everyone — no one could stay on the sidelines.
Once she stepped into the revolving door, she was involved. (IN + REVOLVE = INVOLVE → once you are IN the REVOLVE, you are involved)
Get involved, help resolve, and watch things evolve.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'involvere', composed of 'in-' (in) and 'volvere' (to roll or turn). The word originally meant 'to wrap up' or 'to roll in', later developing the meaning of including or including as a necessary part.
Breakdown
in- (in) + volv- (roll, turn) + -e (verb infinitive) = involve
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“This recipe involves burning the kitchen at least twice.”
“The project involves working with international partners.”
“Please don't involve me in your drama with your ex-boyfriend.”
“Learning Korean involves memorizing thousands of words and crying occasionally.”
“My diet involves eating pizza three times a week for 'balance'.”
“The wedding planning involves more drama than a K-drama series.”
“This job involves working with customers from different countries.”
“Please don't involve me in choosing between pizza and chicken - that's impossible!”
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