include

American  

[in-klood] / ɪnˈklud /

verb (used with object)

included, including

1. 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

   Antonyms:

   omit, exclude

2. 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.”

3. 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.

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include British  

/ ɪnˈkluːd /

verb

1. to have as contents or part of the contents; be made up of or contain

2. to add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category

3. to contain as a secondary or minor ingredient or element

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Related Words

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

• includable adjective
• includible adjective
• preinclude verb (used with object)
• reinclude verb (used with object)
• unincludable adjective
• unincludible adjective

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”; close

Example Sentences

Given its literary sources, which include Sun Tzu, James Joyce and Geoffrey Chaucer, “Together Through Life” would seem to be waving its hand at the back begging to be noticed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Everything is expensive thanks to factors like increased labor costs and inflation that includes persistently high prices for some staples.

From The Wall Street Journal

Doctors track changes in Parkinson's symptoms and watch for potential side effects, including dyskinesia -- excess movements -- or infection.

From Science Daily

Now in its 13th year, the institute's expanding portfolio includes 227 medicines in development; 75 institutions supported; 46 companies launched; 24 medicines currently in clinical trials; and 15 licenses to pharmaceutical companies.

From Science Daily

These adaptable materials can be programmed to perform a wide variety of tasks, including hiding or revealing information, enabling adaptive camouflage, and supporting soft robotic systems.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• add
• build
• carry
• combine
• comprise
• consist of
• cover
• encompass
• enter
• have
• hold
• incorporate
• introduce
• receive