involved in — to participate or take part in an activity, situation, or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to participate or take part in an activity, situation, or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvɑːlvd ɪn/
Example Sentences
- My dad got involved in cooking after watching too many cooking shows.
- I don't want to be involved in their family drama.
- She's so involved in social media that she forgot to eat lunch.
involved in
NOUN[/ɪnˈvɑːlvd ɪn/]
to participate or take part in an activity, situation, or event
Three teenagers were involved in painting a giant mural on the school wall.
The more involved in the case, the more it gets solved and he evolved!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'involvere', combining 'in' (into) and 'volvere' (to roll, to wrap). The literal sense of being wrapped or enveloped evolved into the figurative meaning of being engaged or concerned with something.
Breakdown
in- (into, within) + volvere (to roll, to wrap) = to wrap up, to envelop, later meaning to engage or participate in.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad got involved in cooking after watching too many cooking shows.”
“I don't want to be involved in their family drama.”
“She's so involved in social media that she forgot to eat lunch.”
“Students involved in extracurricular activities often have better grades.”
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