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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These include anti-corruption measures after Ukraine was hit by several large-scale graft scandals during the war with Russia.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Kate, the BBC has agreed to not include her surname, works at Tatters Boutique in Diss and said although the pigeon situation was a "crisis", she loved the birds.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The respiratory virus season — which starts in the fall and ends in early spring — is expected to include the circulation of flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
The CEO’s compensation targets include a $25 million bonus if PayPal’s stock price averages above $68 for 60 days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
They got worse from there, but they did include an image of the new cover, a screenshot of the tour schedule, and a photo of Lorren crossing her eyes and sticking out her tongue.
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He proposed a three-point plan that includes independent monitoring of AI models as they are developed, industry-wide regulation and global regulation.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Sharma was promoted to CEO of Xbox—a sprawling business that includes its namesake console and big titles like “Call of Duty”— this past February following the exit of gaming industry legend Phil Spencer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The project’s estimated $52-million cost includes $22 million in VA funds identified as “commercial cost” for development of the ground floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Mike Murphy’s September guide to streaming services’ offerings includes a lot of information about new or returning shows, and which streaming services are worth paying for.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The answer usually includes part of the question, with a slight modification of words or word order.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
The forgery came to light in late 2023, when the Perlman family invited experts from Christie’s to view their collection, which included famous Warhol subjects like Queen Elizabeth II, Debbie Harry and Superman.
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Razaullah's thrilling knock included nine sixes, tying the record for the most maximums in an innings by a batter on Test debut.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
California is Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits’ largest market, and the scheme included several of the company’s California-based executives, including multiple vice presidents, according to the agreement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
A police source told AFP that the targets of Thursday's raids included Karina Gama, head of the company that produced "Dark Horse," and Mario Frias, a pro-Bolsonaro congressman listed as the film's executive producer.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Every army that went to war in 1914 included huge numbers of men on horseback.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
He best known work, Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor, won nine Academy Awards, including best picture, and earned Thomas an Oscar as producer in 1988.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The new circuit, known as the 'Madring', is a demanding 5.4-kilometre track with 22 corners, including its headline feature, a 24-percent-banked turn nicknamed "La Monumental".
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Some of the people who knew Dema’s father had mixed feelings about the bot, including a cousin who found it emotionally difficult, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
For the final stage of the study, they analyzed infrared observations of Mercury collected from Earth, including measurements made with the Bok Telescope at Steward Observatory in the U.S. state of Arizona.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
Since then, Duane had been exploring more and more of the Very, Very Far North, including the other side of the river where Major Puff and the hare now shared a burrow.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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