Kilo Lingo

/imboluˈkɾaɾ/

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Translation

to involve

Word origin

From Latin involvere ('to roll in, to wrap up'), formed from in- ('in') plus volvere ('to roll'). English 'involve' and 'revolve' come from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
involvere
English cognates
involve, revolve

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

.

I do not want to involve anyone else in this problem.

.

The project involves several departments.

involucrarse .

She decided to get involved in the politics of her neighbourhood.

.

The teachers are trying to involve the families.

¿ semejante ?

Why did you let yourself get involved in such a mess?

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This word is part of lesson 30.