Involve Definition

involve
verb
  1. connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business"
  2. engage as a participant; "Don't involve me in your family affairs!"
  3. have as a necessary feature; "This decision involves many changes"
  4. require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"; "This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"
  5. contain as a part; "Dinner at Joe's always involves at least six courses"
  6. occupy or engage the interest of; "His story completely involved me during the entire afternoon"
  7. make complex or intricate or complicated; "The situation was rather involved"

"Involve" in song lyrics

See how involve is used in real songs:

  • "And everyone feel they involve"
    Memphis Bleek — They Will Never Play Me
  • "looking to work from home with no scams involve"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what does astronomy involve"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "involve"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "involve" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for involve to find words that pair well.

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