Synonyms for

Involve

Verb / ˌɪˈnvɑ:lv / Another word for involve — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To include or contain as a necessary part.

Synonyms & similar words

demand regard require necessitate need callfor obviate affect ask take postulate imply include incorporate encompass embrace entail implicate engross absorb occupy engulf consume require demand necessitate need entangle complicate

Synonyms by register

Formal

entail include comprise encompass

Informal

include drag in get in on have a hand in

Literary

implicate engross absorb

Antonyms

exclude omit remove disassociate separate release free

Common collocations

  • involve someone in
  • involve yourself in
  • involve a lot of
  • involve a risk
  • involve a process
  • involve the participation of
  • involve a cost

Word family

noun involvement
verb involve
adjective involved

Usage note

Often used to mean 'to include' or 'to require'. Be mindful of the passive voice, as 'is involved' can sometimes be vague.

Example sentences

  1. My parents always involve me in family decisions.
  2. The recipe will involve a lot of chopping and mixing.
  3. The investigation may involve several suspects.
  4. The game involves running and jumping.
  5. The new program will involve all students in the school.

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  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it.
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.

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