involve

[in-volv] / ɪnˈvɒlv /

VERB

draw in; include

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect associate catch commit comprise concern connect contain cover embroil engage hold implicate link mean prove relate require suggest

STRONG

absorb argue bind complicate comprehend compromise denote embrace engross enmesh entail entangle grip hook imply incorporate incriminate inculpate mire necessitate number preoccupy presuppose rivet tangle touch

WEAK

mix up point to rope in snarl up take in wrap up in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon cancel cease disconnect dissociate divide exclude let go release separate stop

STRONG

disentangle explain ignore misunderstand reject untangle untwist

WEAK

free remove

Example Sentences

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Laws that more meaningfully protect privacy—not just for children but for everyone—would be far more effective and not involve invasive and dangerous data gathering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who wrote the majority opinion, noted that ATS cases "frequently involve heinous and inhumane acts."

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

SpaceX also said that any debt financing could involve restrictions related to its “capital-raising activities,” potentially limiting its operational flexibility and ability to pursue new business opportunities.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

This will involve Castlelake going into partnership with two EU nationals, businessmen Peter Bellew and Mark Breen.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

“Plans that involve digestive juices—but I think it likes to be hungry. It enjoys the pursuit as much as the devouring. That’s its weakness.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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