Synonyms for

Involving

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

Definition

Involving means to include or affect someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

postulate involve affect callfor obviate regard need require take ask demand imply necessitate including incorporating embracing encompassing entailing covering comprising containing having entangling engaging occupying concerning implicating associating connecting linking

Synonyms by register

Formal

entailing comprising including encompassing

Informal

including with having featuring

Literary

embracing engaging

Antonyms

excluding omitting unrelated separate disregarding ignoring

Common collocations

  • involving a
  • involving the
  • involving many
  • involving complex
  • involving significant
  • involving a lot of
  • involving the participation of

Word family

noun involvement
verb involve
adjective involving

Usage note

Often used to indicate that something includes or affects a particular person or thing. Can sometimes be vague; consider more specific verbs if possible.

Example sentences

  1. The story involving the missing necklace was very interesting.
  2. The science experiment involving the plants was a lot of fun.
  3. The game involving all the players was very exciting.
  4. The play involving the entire class was a big hit.
  5. The math problem involving fractions was difficult for me.

Quotes

  • Life is like photography. You need the negatives to develop.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
  • Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

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