Verb
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make complex or intricate or complicated
"The situation was rather involved"
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occupy or engage the interest of
"His story completely involved me during the entire afternoon"
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contain as a part
"Dinner at Joe's always involves at least six courses"
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require as useful, just, or proper
"It takes nerve to do what she did"
"success usually requires hard work"
"This job asks a lot of patience and skill"
"This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"
"This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"
"This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"
- call for -
have as a necessary feature
"This decision involves many changes"
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engage as a participant
"Don't involve me in your family affairs!"
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connect closely and often incriminatingly
"This new ruling affects your business"