involve
Translation
to involve, to include, to entail, to implicate
Examples
The job involves a lot of travel.
The job involves a lot of travel.
Don't involve me in your argument.
Don't involve me in your argument.
The accident involved three cars.
The accident involved three cars.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to have or include (sth.) as a necessary part. The job involves a lot of travel.
((sb.)) ((in sth.)) to make (sb.) part of an activity or situation. Don't involve me in your argument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: include, entail, contain, implicate
Etymology
From Latin 'involvere' meaning 'to roll in, wrap up', from 'in-' (in) + 'volvere' (to roll).
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'rolled into' or 'wrapped up in' a situation or activity.