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- pronunciation:
- ihn
valv
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
involves, involving, involved |
| definition 1: |
to have as a necessary part or result; include.
Baseball involves throwing, catching, and batting a ball.Police work involves some danger.- similar words:
- contain, include, mean, presume
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| definition 2: |
to bring into a situation.
He involved me in a fight with his friend.- synonyms:
- entangle
- antonyms:
- exclude
- similar words:
- concern, engage, include, interest
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| definition 3: |
to cause to give full attention to or be busy with.
She was involved in learning her part for the school play.- synonyms:
- engross
- similar words:
- absorb, busy, engage, immerse, occupy
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| related words: |
comprise, entangle, grip, identify |
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| derivations: |
involved (adj.), involvement (n.) |
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