Synonyms of involves

involves

verb

present tense third-person singular of involve

1

as in affects

to be the business or affair of

this isn't something that involves you, so don't worry about it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affects
• concerns
• touches
• applies (to)
• relates (to)
• refers (to)
• implicates
• bears (on)
• pertains (to)
• appertains (to)
• embroils
• ensnares
• entangles

2

as in includes

to have as part of a whole

a tragic play usually involves a number of plot devices, including the hero's fatal flaw

Synonyms & Similar Words

• includes
• encompasses
• contains
• entails
• carries
• comprises
• embraces
• numbers
• subsumes
• comprehends
• takes in
• incorporates
• receives
• has
• consists (of)
• possesses
• owns
• constitutes
• admits
• holds
• integrates
• embodies
• forms
• brackets
• makes
• composes
• assimilates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• leaves (out)
• excludes
• prohibits
• precludes
• omits
• denies
• refuses
• eliminates
• rejects
• bans
• misses out
• bars
• debars
• loses
• excepts
• rules out
• misplaces
• mislays

3

as in occupies

to hold the attention of

her blissful daydream so completely involved her that she never heard the knock on the door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occupies
• interests
• intrigues
• immerses
• fascinates
• attracts
• engages
• busies
• grips
• absorbs
• engrosses
• distracts
• preoccupies
• enthralls
• bemuses
• enwraps
• enchants
• obsesses
• captivates
• catches one's eye
• catches up
• hypnotizes
• allures
• mesmerizes
• monopolizes
• bewitches
• charms
• beguiles
• hogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wearies
• palls
• tires
• jades

4

as in wraps

to surround or cover closely

a mind that was deeply involved in doubt about his wife's fidelity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wraps
• envelops
• encloses
• encompasses
• shrouds
• encases
• embraces
• enfolds
• muffles
• embeds
• encircles
• enshrouds
• invests
• veils
• embowers
• enwraps
• drapes
• mantles
• swathes
• laps
• embosoms
• bowers
• enswathes
• circumfuses
• cloaks
• curtains
• cocoons
• bosoms
• circles
• disguises
• masks
• camouflages
• blankets
• overlays
• swaddles
• overspreads
• enwinds
• enlaces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposes
• strips
• bares
• denudes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of involves

For potential red card tackles, the protocol involves the VAR watching the incident at full speed from a wide angle first to establish the intensity, before getting more forensic with the point of contact. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

While land travel involves high costs for transportation, food, and things to do, cruising offers excellent value and comes with world-class dining, entertainment, and on-board activities all included in your fare. — Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

After Holmes begins her sentence, the documentary continues, but takes an extremely unexpected twist that involves the appearance of a notable Hollywood actress. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026

Gloria seemed to know the same thing about people, that change involves a certain kind of splitting. — Emma Watson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Moore begins with a whisper and builds to a roar as Mona improvises a manic rant that involves rats and the plague. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Another official argument is that terrorism generally involves political or ideological aims, while cartels are primarily motivated by profit. — María Verza, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Choosing the right mortgage lender often involves hours of research. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Unlike financing one big purchase, a growth plan often involves multiple costs that can be unpredictable. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026