/ɪnˈvɒlv/

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Meaning

To have something as a part of it, or to bring someone into an activity.

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Word origin

From Latin involvere, meaning to roll up or wrap in, from in and volvere, to roll.

Origin
Latin
Root
involvere
English cognates
volume

Grammar

Verb typeregular (involve, involves, involved)

Examples

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"Involve" means travel is a part of the job.

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"Involve" here means to bring someone into it.

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"Involved" means they took part in it.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 10: involve, accident, roll and 7 more words.