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

Hurling is one of Ireland’s national sports, and involves moving a ball down the field, either by hitting it or carrying it for up to four steps. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026

Fault risk Perhaps the most surprising discovery involves the fault line itself. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

This model generally involves United States defense companies creating small batches of exquisite equipment that is operated with proprietary, siloed software. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

In a video posted on Facebook, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said that the scam involves callers contacting residents in Florida and all over the country pretending to be law enforcement. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

If your idea of a portable speaker involves actual bass, the Boom 2 makes a stronger case. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

The audio messages appear to depict Wallace explaining his digital process, which involves pairing an anonymous smear site with search engine optimization techniques to boost it. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

Samuel Alito, in a surprising reversal, has recused himself from participating in a major climate-change case the Supreme Court is set to hear next week, which involves the oil companies Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Turning cryptographic posture management into a continuous discipline involves tackling people, process and technology aspects. — Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026