involves

Verb

involve (third-person singular simple present involves, present participle involving, simple past and past participle involved)

1. (transitive) To have (something) as a component or a related part; to comprise, to include.
   • My job involves forecasting economic trends.

   Synonyms:

   comprehend

   1. (specifically, transitive) To include (something) as a logical or natural, or necessary component, or consequence or effect of something else; to entail, to imply.
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2. (transitive) To cause or engage (someone or something) to become connected or implicated, or to participate, in some activity or situation.
   • By involving herself in her local community, Mary met lots of people and also helped make it a nicer place to live.

   Synonyms:

   include

   1. (also, reflexive, specifically, transitive, chiefly passive voice) Chiefly followed by with: to engage (someone or oneself) in an emotional or sexual relationship.
3. (figuratively, transitive) To entangle, intertwine, or mingle (something with one or more other things, or several things together); especially, to entangle (someone or something) in a confusing or troublesome situation.
   • to involve a person in debt or misery

   Synonyms:

   blend, ensnarl, implicate, merge, admix, amalgamate, bemingle, combine, commingle, intermingle

4. (archaic, transitive) To cover or envelop (something) completely; to hide, to surround.
   • to involve in darkness or obscurity

   Synonyms:

   enfold, enwrap, swallow up

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