Involve

Definition

Involve is a verb that means to include as a necessary part or result, to engage someone in a situation or activity, or to have as a condition or consequence.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɑːlv/
• Respelling: in-VAHLV

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɒlv/
• Respelling: in-VOLV

Etymology

The word "involve" originates from the Latin "involvere," meaning "to roll into" or "envelop," from "in-" (into) and "volvere" (to roll). It entered Middle English in the late 14th century, retaining its meaning of inclusion or engagement.

Derivatives

• Involvement (noun)
• Involved (adjective)
• Reinvolve (verb)
• Involver (noun)
• Uninvolved (adjective)

Synonyms

• Include
• Engage
• Integrate

Antonyms

• Exclude
• Detach
• Ignore

Usage

The term "involve" is used in personal, professional, and legal contexts. For example, "The project will involve collaboration between departments," or "I don’t want to involve myself in that argument."

Related Terms

• Participation: The action of taking part in something.
• Engagement: The act of being actively involved.
• Inclusion: The act of including or being included.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To include something as a necessary part or condition: Refers to incorporating something as part of a whole.
  • Example: "The plan involves significant investment in infrastructure."
• To engage someone in an activity or situation: Describes the act of making someone participate.
  • Example: "She was involved in organizing the event."
• To have as a necessary consequence: Refers to implications or conditions tied to an action.
  • Example: "Completing the project involves meeting strict deadlines."