involve
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/ɪnˈvɑːlv/
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/ɪnˈvɒlv/
to include something as a necessary part
This project will involve a lot of hard work.
to include someone or something in an activity
The accident did not involve any other vehicles.
to get someone to take part in something
We should involve more students in the planning process.
to show that someone took part in something wrong
The evidence could involve several people in the crime.