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involved

v.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˌɪnˈvɑɫvd// UK //ɪnvˈɒlvd// in·volved General-service

v. to include someone or something as a necessary part of an activity. It can also mean making someone take part in a situation.

v. to include something as a necessary component or result; to cause someone to participate in an activity or situation.


SIMPLE

The new project involves a lot of hard work.

CONTEXTUAL

The police suspect that several people were involved in the robbery last night.

COMPLEX

The proposed legislation involves a complete restructuring of the healthcare system, requiring cooperation between private insurers and public health officials.

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Origin

From involve + -ed.

Usage

The verb is transitive. When followed by another action, it takes the -ing form (gerund) rather than the infinitive.

Pitfall

The job involves to travel.The job involves traveling.The verb involve is followed by a gerund (-ing), not a to-infinitive.

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