include

[in-klood]

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.

include

/ 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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of include¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of include¹

C15 (in the sense: to enclose): from Latin inclūdere to enclose, from _in- ² + claudere to close

Synonym Study

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.

Example Sentences

Many things remain unclear, including why the Tesla was found on the street and impounded and how the girl came to be inside.

From Los Angeles Times

Those who have contracted the virus may suffer from a variety of symptoms, including fever, headache, nausea, body aches and a mild skin rash.

From Los Angeles Times

Sir Keir said his government had struck several migrant returns deals with other countries, including France, and had been taking action to crack down on people-smuggling gangs.

From BBC

Everything leads up to the release of her documentary, which also includes a rather brutal moment.

From Salon

In a description of a meeting involving Scales, Sevilla, Stallings and Grayson, parts of Grayson’s original email to Scales is passed along, including a reference to Busbice and his crossbow business.

From Salon

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