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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But as long as the war remains reasonably limited in duration and doesn’t involve the commitment of large numbers of ground troops, opportunistic aggression against Taiwan as a function of Operation Epic Fury is unlikely.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I doubt any of the post-“Late Show” options that Colbert is considering involve disappearing.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

“This might involve choosing the right time to sell based on market conditions,” it says.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The moment Morris heard that a project involving Cage and Spider-Man was in the works, he immediately knew it had to involve “Spider-Man Noir,” and he wanted in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Reuben and Simeon are two of Joseph’s brothers, and I’m sure this would all be adorable if it didn’t involve Martin Addison.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

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