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- pronunciation:
- ihn
valv
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
involves, involving, involved |
| definition 1: |
When a game involves throwing a ball, it means that throwing a ball is a part of the game.
Swimming involves moving your arms and legs in the water.Fighting fires involves danger.- similar words:
- contain, include, mean
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| definition 2: |
When you involve someone in something, you bring them into it. You make them a part of it. If you involve someone in a game you are playing, you bring them into the game.
Mike's friends involved him in their plan to surprise their favorite teacher with a gift.Please don't involve me in your argument! I don't want to be part of it.- antonyms:
- exclude
- similar words:
- concern, engage, include, interest
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| definition 3: |
When you are involved in a book, it means that you give all your attention to what you are reading.
The teacher said that the book was so exciting that it involved her completely.Theo's mother was so involved in her gardening that she forgot she had cookies baking in the oven!- similar words:
- absorb, engage, immerse, occupy
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| definition 4: |
When something involves another thing, it includes it in the effect it has.
This disease usually involves the lungs. |
| related words: |
grip |
| derivations: |
involved (adj.), involvement (n.) |
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