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involve
verb
make complex or intricate or complicated
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ɪnˈvɒlv
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verb
make complex or intricate or complicated
“The situation was rather involved”
verb
occupy or engage the interest of
“His story completely involved me during the entire afternoon”
verb
require as useful, just, or proper
“It takes nerve to do what she did”
verb
contain as a part
“Dinner at Joe's always involves at least six courses”
verb
have as a necessary feature
“This decision involves many changes”
verb
connect closely and often incriminatingly
“This new ruling affects your business”
verb
engage as a participant
“Don't involve me in your family affairs!”
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Example Sentences
The situation was rather involved
His story completely involved me during the entire afternoon
It takes nerve to do what she did
success usually requires hard work
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
Dinner at Joe's always involves at least six courses
This decision involves many changes
This new ruling affects your business
Don't involve me in your family affairs!
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