Synonyms for involve


Grammar : Verb
Spell : in-volv
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈvɒlv

Top 10 synonyms for involve Other synonyms for the word involve

Définition of involve

Origin :
  • late 14c., "envelop, surround," from Latin involvere "envelop, surround, overwhelm," literally "roll into," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + volvere "to roll" (see volvox). Originally "envelop, surround," sense of "take in, include" first recorded c.1600. Related: Involved; Involving.
  • verb draw in; include
Example sentences :
  • They seem to involve the bore of a climb without the pleasure of a peak.
  • Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
  • The least delay may involve his being rescued by the rioters.'
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • The beautiful Norman's idea was to involve him in some quarrel or other.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • Certainly, the same principle holds; but why does this involve any particular skill?
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • It is no part of my duty to involve others in this confession.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • They involve risks which are unknown and altogether to be avoided.
  • Extract from : « Creating Capital » by Frederick L. Lipman
  • "Of course, it will involve a little—insincerity," said Mr. Francis.
  • Extract from : « Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas » by Lloyd Osbourne
  • The college may or may not involve residence, but when it does involve residence, it is at its best.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • Why am I appealed to, then, for explanations that involve them?
  • Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • I did so, not to involve any other in the suspicion of this guilt, whose author I know not.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

Antonyms for involve

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