English vocabulary · B2
Involve
[ɪnˈvɑːlv] · v.
It means to include someone or something.
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Example sentences
- This new game will involve many people.
- A good talk can involve everyone.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- in — in/into (from Latin)
- volv — roll (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- include (something is part of a larger whole)
- contain (holding something within its scope)
- mean (an action implies a certain consequence)
Words with the same root
volvere — roll
- evolve — to gradually develop — to roll out over time
- revolve — to roll around a central point
- volume — originally a rolled scroll — now a book or a measurable amount
Lesson notes
Involve. It means to include someone or something. A feeling of being mixed into a plan.
Similar words are include, contain, and mean. Use Involve when a thing is part of an activity.
This new game will involve many people. A good talk can involve everyone.
In means inside. Volv means to roll. To involve is to roll someone inside.