A2verb 1K

Involve

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈvɒlv/","/ɪnˈvɒlvz/","/ɪnˈvɒlvd/","/ɪnˈvɒlvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈvɑːlv/","/ɪnˈvɑːlvz/","/ɪnˈvɑːlvd/","/ɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Involve

if a situation, an event or an activity involves something, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it

In simple words: To include someone or something in an activity or situation.

Involve in a sentence

• We need to involve everyone in the decision-making process.
• The project will involve various stages of development.
• To truly involve your team, you should listen to their ideas.
• She was happy to involve her friends in the celebration.
• Playing the game can involve a lot of strategy and teamwork.

How to use Involve

Use 'involve' in situations where someone is active in a task or event. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but might be too formal for casual conversations. Don't confuse it with 'involvement,' which is a noun.

Grammar pattern

involve + object

Memory hint

Think of 'involve' as 'in the fold'—when you're involved, you're in the group.

Related words

Collocations with Involve

• generally
• typically
• usually
• actively
• directly
• in
• actively
• directly
• in

Synonyms for Involve

• include
• engage
• participate
• entail
• incorporate

Opposites of Involve

• exclude
• leave out

Common mistakes with Involve

• Using 'involve' with an incorrect subject, e.g., 'He involves to help.' instead of 'He is involved in helping.'
• Saying 'involves to' when the correct form is 'involve in'.
• Confusing 'involve' with 'include' without considering the difference in agency.

Frequently asked questions about Involve

What does Involve mean?

To include someone or something in an activity or situation.

What is the definition of Involve?

if a situation, an event or an activity involves something, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it

How do you use Involve in a sentence?

We need to involve everyone in the decision-making process.

Can you give another example of Involve?

The project will involve various stages of development.

What are synonyms for Involve?

Common alternatives include include, engage, participate, entail, incorporate.

What is the opposite of Involve?

Opposite meanings include exclude, leave out.

What words go with Involve?

It commonly pairs with generally, typically, usually, actively, directly, in, actively, directly, in.

What are common mistakes when using Involve?

Using 'involve' with an incorrect subject, e.g., 'He involves to help.' instead of 'He is involved in helping.' Saying 'involves to' when the correct form is 'involve in'. Confusing 'involve' with 'include' without considering the difference in agency.

How do you pronounce Involve?

US: /["/ɪnˈvɑːlv/","/ɪnˈvɑːlvz/","/ɪnˈvɑːlvd/","/ɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈvɒlv/","/ɪnˈvɒlvz/","/ɪnˈvɒlvd/","/ɪnˈvɒlvɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Involve?

Use 'involve' in situations where someone is active in a task or event. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but might be too formal for casual conversations. Don't confuse it with 'involvement,' which is a noun.

What CEFR level is Involve?

"Involve" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.