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involve

Syllabification: (in·volve)

Pronunciation: /inˈvälv/

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Definition of involve

verb

[with object]

(of a situation or event) include (something) as a necessary part or result:his transfer to another school would involve a lengthy assessment procedure
cause (a person or group) to experience or participate in an activity or situation:what kind of organizations will be involved in setting up these projects?

Origin:

late Middle English (in the senses 'enfold' and 'entangle'; formerly also as envolve): from Latin involvere, from in- 'into' + volvere 'to roll'

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