involve vs engross

involve and engross both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
involve	No	No	Yes	No
engross	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, engross is a hypernym of involve; that is, engross is a word with a broader meaning than involve:

Other hypernyms of involve include absorb, engage, occupy.

involve (verb)	engross (verb)
make complex or intricate or complicated	consume all of one's attention or time
occupy or engage the interest of	devote (oneself) fully to
have as a necessary feature
connect closely and often incriminatingly
contain as a part
engage as a participant
require as useful, just, or proper