include
Americanverb (used with object)
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includes,
present (3rd person singular)
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included,
past participle, past
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including
present participle
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to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element.
The so-called “complete breakfast” in this ad included juice, milk, cereal, toast, eggs, and bacon.
The anniversary edition of the game will include the expansion packs and DLC.
- Synonyms:
- embody
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to place in an aggregate, class, category, or the like: Hawks and eagles are included in the family “Accipitridae.”
Please include me in any future discussions.
Hawks and eagles are included in the family “Accipitridae.”
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to contain as a subordinate element; involve as a factor: Schooling should include friendship, fun, and laughter, in addition to rigorous study.
Our comprehensive approach to health includes such aspects as resilience, resources, and quality of life.
Schooling should include friendship, fun, and laughter, in addition to rigorous study.
verb
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to have as contents or part of the contents; be made up of or contain
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to add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category
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to contain as a secondary or minor ingredient or element
Synonym Usage
Include, comprehend, comprise, embrace imply containing parts of a whole. To include is to contain as a part or member, or among the parts and members, of a whole: The list includes many new names. To comprehend is to have within the limits, scope, or range of references, as either a part or the whole number of items concerned: The plan comprehends several projects. To comprise is to consist of, as the various parts serving to make up the whole: This genus comprises 50 species. Embrace emphasizes the extent or assortment of that which is included: The report embraces a great variety of subjects.
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
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preincludeverb (used with object)
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reincludeverb (used with object)
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includableadjective
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includibleadjective
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unincludableadjective
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unincludibleadjective
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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includesimple
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includessimple
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have includedperfect
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has includedperfect
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am includingprogressive
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are includingprogressive
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is includingprogressive
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have been includingperfect progressive
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has been includingperfect progressive
Past
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includedsimple
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had includedperfect
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was includingprogressive
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were includingprogressive
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had been includingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of include
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin inclūdere “to shut in,” equivalent to in- in- 2 + -clūdere, combining form of claudere “to shut”; cf. close
Explanation
The verb include means to consider as a part of something. A list of your favorite things may include chocolate and friends. The verb include also means adding something (or someone) to a category or group. Once you try bungee jumping, you might want to include, or add, that to your list of favorite things. You may be forced to include your little sister in your party if your parents insist.
Vocabulary lists containing include
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Example Sentences
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Economic news this week will include data on consumer and producer prices, existing-home sales, and small-business optimism.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Its policy is to include only unrestricted cash, plus amounts available to borrow, and it doesn’t count Level 2 assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
These include artists such as Áirdan, Seoid, Celtic Roots and many more.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The JTB tours and shuttle buses include early entry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
“He also insisted that I include that card with the plant.”
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Blue Owl Technology Income, known as OTIC, cites a definition of liquidity that includes cash, Level 2 assets and amounts immediately available under its credit facilities.
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Elizabeth Borges, 36, a bakery owner in McKinleyville, Calif., also believes the European lifestyle—which includes a lot of walking and is less stressful, she said—plays a role in how she feels while there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Our team is continuing to interpret these findings alongside some additional specialized testing, which also includes further heavy metal testing that remains pending,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
This includes not getting too emotionally attached to where they live.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
And that includes the time classy eleven-year-old Simon molded brownies to look like actual shit and then proudly ate them in front of us.
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"The in-service evaluation in England will help inform a recommendation from the UK NSC whether screening for SMA should be included as part of the newborn blood spot screening programmes across the UK," it added.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The quarterly report it filed last week showed the figure would have been about $3 billion lower if it included just the portion that was immediately available to borrow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
The victims included a former mayor, civil servants and business people from other parts of the state.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
A second group followed an energy-neutral diet that included three servings of dairy each day.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Even better, the tale included pretty young women, a mysterious murder, and the possibility of scandal—all elements that the reading public couldn’t resist.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
So far, the bad loans are cropping up primarily in healthcare companies, like dental-service provider Affordable Care, or businesses affected by higher oil prices, including plastic-film maker Loparex.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
She says several items are still compulsory, including the branded blazer, tie, branded polo shirt, branded shorts and two-toned PE socks.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Users praised “Brother Zihao” for the accurate tips, the most recent including one in July about a Guangdong official nearly two weeks before a probe was announced against him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The Dodgers have grounded into an MLB-leading 99 double plays, including one in the eighth inning Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
He led Isadora back to his room, packed everything he’d found, including the two laptops in his backpack, and slung it on his shoulders.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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