involves

VERB

draw in; include

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect associate catch commit comprise concern connect contain cover embroil engage hold implicate link mean prove relate require suggest

STRONG

absorb argue bind complicate comprehend compromise denote embrace engross enmesh entail entangle grip hook imply incorporate incriminate inculpate mire necessitate number preoccupy presuppose rivet tangle touch

WEAK

mix up point to rope in snarl up take in wrap up in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon cancel cease disconnect dissociate divide exclude let go release separate stop

STRONG

disentangle explain ignore misunderstand reject untangle untwist

WEAK

free remove

Example Sentences

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Vipassana meditation involves maintaining awareness only of the current moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

"But I also know that football involves many ⁠other considerations. I know the federation supports its players and understands their situations. We'll see what we can do."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo involves Bundibugyo ebolavirus, which has a reported fatality rate of 30% to 50%.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

It involves France using millions of pounds worth of drones, two helicopters and a camera system to intercept people smugglers and illegal migrants.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

A profound love between two people involves, after all, the power and chance of doing profound hurt.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin