involve

verb

1. 1

   make complex or intricate or complicated

   The situation was rather involved

2. 2

   occupy or engage the interest of

   His story completely involved me during the entire afternoon

3. 3

   require as useful, just, or proper

   It takes nerve to do what she did

   success usually requires hard work

4. 4

   contain as a part

   Dinner at Joe's always involves at least six courses

5. 5

   have as a necessary feature

   This decision involves many changes

6. 6

   connect closely and often incriminatingly

   This new ruling affects your business

7. 7

   engage as a participant

   Don't involve me in your family affairs!