Synonyms: involve
Definition: make complex or intricate or complicated
Usage: The situation was rather involved
Similar words: elaborate, complicate, refine, rarify
Definition: make more complex, intricate, or richer
Usage: refine a design or pattern
Synonyms: involve
Definition: occupy or engage the interest of
Usage: His story completely involved me during the entire afternoon
Similar words: absorb, engage, engross, occupy
Definition: consume all of one's attention or time
Usage: Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
Synonyms: involve
Definition: contain as a part
Usage: Dinner at Joe's always involves at least six courses
Similar words: include
Definition: have as a part, be made up out of
Usage: The list includes the names of many famous writers
Definition: have as a necessary feature
Usage: This decision involves many changes
Definition: have as a feature
Usage: This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
Synonyms: regard, involve, affect
Definition: connect closely and often incriminatingly
Usage: This new ruling affects your business
Similar words: concern, bear on, come to, refer, relate, touch, touch on, have-to doe with, pertain
Definition: be relevant to
Usage: There were lots of questions referring to her talk; My remark pertained to your earlier comments
Synonyms: involve
Definition: engage as a participant
Usage: Don't involve me in your family affairs!
Similar words: let in, include, admit
Definition: allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
Usage: admit someone to the profession; She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar