involves
|in-volve|
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/ɪnˈvɑːlv/
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/ɪnˈvɒlv/
(involve)
include as necessary
Etymology
'involve' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'involvere,' where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'volvere' meant 'to roll'.
'involve' changed from Latin 'involvere' into Old French forms (e.g. 'envolper') and Middle English ('involven'), eventually becoming the modern English word 'involve'.
Initially, it meant 'to roll in' or 'to wrap/entwine,' but over time it evolved into its current broader meanings of 'to include, entail, or engage/entangle'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to include something as a necessary part, element, or result.
The job involves working weekends.
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Verb 2
to require (time, effort, skill) as a necessary part of an activity or process.
The procedure involves several careful steps.
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Verb 3
to cause someone or something to take part in or be connected with an activity, condition, or situation (often implying implication or entanglement).
The investigation involves several local officials.
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Last updated: 2026/01/03 16:05