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in·volve Listen to audio/ɪnˈvɑ:lv/ verb
in·volves; in·volved; in·volv·ing
[+ obj] 1 a : to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something
Does this involve me? The accident involved three cars. = Three cars were involved in the accident. He told us a story involving life on a farm.
b : to cause (someone) to be included in some activity, situation, etc. : to cause (someone) to take part in something — usually + in I didn't intend to involve you in this mess. The teacher tried to involve all the children in the game. She involves herself in [=she participates in] everything they do.
c : to cause (someone) to be associated with someone or something
She remained involved with the organization for many years.
2 : to require (something) as a necessary part
Just what does this job involve? It involves [=entails] traveling and a lot of overtime. Renovating the house involved hiring a contractor.
3 : to affect (something)
The disease continued to spread until it involved the entire jaw.
— in·volve·ment Listen to audio /ɪnˈvɑ:lvmənt/ noun [noncount]
Involvement with/in the community is important to him. Her involvement with the museum lasted over two decades. He denied any involvement in the crime. No one knew of their romantic involvement. [=no one knew that they had a romantic relationship]

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