Definitions

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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It has been organised by local councillors, North East Lincolnshire Council's public health team, along with the East Marsh Involve community group.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

Involve communities in developing water governance can prevent conflicts during times of scarcity -- joint risk assessments, improved public communication, and citizen science help to foster transparency and build trust.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2024

Involve your family and friends in your decision-making and planning; talk to your partner to come up with a shared vision for the holidays; talk to your kids about how and why things are changing.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Involve him in the planning if you can, with your son, so he can see for himself how important this is.

From Slate • Oct. 13, 2021

Involve more people in it, and immediately their very presence, affecting the people originally in the scene, will change the situation.

From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce

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