involves; involved; involving
1
a
: to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something
Does this involve me?
The accident involved three cars. = Three cars were involved in the accident.
He told us a story involving life on a farm.
b
: to cause (someone) to be included in some activity, situation, etc. : to cause (someone) to take part in something
—usually + in
I didn't intend to involve you in this mess.
The teacher tried to involve all the children in the game.
She involves herself in [=she participates in] everything they do.
c
: to cause (someone) to be associated with someone or something
She remained involved with the organization for many years.
2
: to require (something) as a necessary part
"Just what does this job involve?" "It involves [=entails] traveling and a lot of overtime."
Renovating the house involved hiring a contractor.
3
: to affect (something)
The disease continued to spread until it involved the entire jaw.
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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/involve. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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