What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
involve
Example
The project will involve a lot of research and planning. [involve: verb]
Example
I don't want to involve myself in their argument. [involve: reflexive verb]
Example
The new job will involve working long hours. [involve: verb]
implicate
Example
The evidence implicates him in the robbery. [implicates: verb]
Example
Her silence implicated her in the conspiracy. [implicated: past tense]
Example
The new policy could implicate many employees. [implicate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Involve is more common than implicate in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts. Implicate is more specific and often used in legal or formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between involve and implicate?
Implicate is more formal than involve and is often used in legal or academic contexts. Involve is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
