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involve

in·volve
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-volv]
    • /ɪnˈvɒlv/
    • /ɪnˈvɒlv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-volv]
    • /ɪnˈvɒlv/

Definitions of involve word

  • verb with object involve to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work. 1
  • verb with object involve to engage or employ. 1
  • verb with object involve to affect, as something within the scope of operation. 1
  • verb with object involve to include, contain, or comprehend within itself or its scope. 1
  • verb with object involve to bring into an intricate or complicated form or condition. 1
  • verb with object involve to bring into difficulties (usually followed by with): a plot to involve one nation in a war with another. 1

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Origin of involve

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English involven < Latin involvere to roll in or up, equivalent to in- in-2 + volvere to roll; see revolve

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Parts of speech for Involve

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

involve popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

involve usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for involve

verb involve

  • prove — to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim.
  • suggest — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
  • commit — If someone commits a crime or a sin, they do something illegal or bad.
  • associate — If you associate someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind.
  • require — to have need of; need: He requires medical care.

Antonyms for involve

verb involve

  • release — to lease again.
  • disconnect — SCSI reconnect
  • cease — If something ceases, it stops happening or existing.
  • dissociate — to sever the association of (oneself); separate: He tried to dissociate himself from the bigotry in his past.
  • reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.

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