involve

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as in to affect
to be the business or affair of this isn't something that involves you, so don't worry about it

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How does the verb involve contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of involve are comprehend, embrace, and include. While all these words mean "to contain within as part of the whole," involve suggests inclusion by virtue of the nature of the whole, whether by being its natural or inevitable consequence.

the new job involves a lot of detail

When can comprehend be used instead of involve?

The synonyms comprehend and involve are sometimes interchangeable, but comprehend implies that something comes within the scope of a statement or definition.

his system comprehends all history

When would embrace be a good substitute for involve?

The words embrace and involve are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, embrace implies a gathering of separate items within a whole.

her faith embraces both Christian and non-Christian beliefs

When might include be a better fit than involve?

The meanings of include and involve largely overlap; however, include suggests the containment of something as a constituent, component, or subordinate part of a larger whole.

the price of dinner includes dessert

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of involve The game is just the start of Nashville Fire's work to honor those involved in 9/11. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Sep. 2025 If a fence is involved, soften its lines with greenery. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025 Your actions will show the child who’s really involved and who’s not. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025 For another, the Leonard situation involves a separate, non-Clippers company, Aspiration, that would be the wrongful payer; with Smith, the Timberwolves were the payer. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for involve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involve
Verb
  • Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Grace Lustig added six blocks and Delaney Purtill picked up 19 assists, including four aces during the 11-point run.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Associated PressThe folders included hundreds of images of court documents dating back years, along with video clips that appeared to show police body camera footage from searches and interviews conducted with victims.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Programs like these give students the ability to pursue their passions and learn more about careers that interest them, which is 16-year-old Karina Monter's goal.
    Peyton Robinson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • This promo will also work the same way for any MLB games that interest you tonight.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Drape them over a doorframe, wrap them around a banister, or weave them through a patio railing for an instant touch of autumn.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • To store fresh dill leaves, wrap the cut dill stems loosely in a damp paper towel and store it in a resealable bag in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On the other hand, standing idly by while a kid makes concerning choices can feel like an abdication of parental responsibility.
    Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
  • At least as far as public opinion is concerned, voting by mail is here to stay.
    Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Traded in a variety of forms, lithium after it is mined sells as spodumene (containing close to 6% lithium metal).
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The policy proposal, contained in the state’s Master Plan for Aging, comes three years after Hochul, a Democrat, issued an executive order creating a panel to map out the needs of New York’s aging population and suggest how best to serve older adults.
    Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The building had been occupied the last 41 years by Los Vaqueros, which started in a smaller location nearby.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
  • As the region’s megadrought continues, roaming mammals, like black bears and mountain lions, may start to occupy larger ranges, widening their territory in the search for water and other resources.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Feel enveloped in mountain majesty by visiting this scenic valley in Townsend, Tennessee that’s fully surrounded by the mountain range.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The film follows a small town enveloped in chaos after 17 children mysteriously go missing on the same night.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025

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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involve. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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