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

Proposals include stopping welfare claims for people with "low level mental health problems" and reducing the number of civil servants by around 132,000, a reduction of around a quarter.

From BBC

The consultation also draws on other jurisdictions, including the Scottish system where there is more upfront information and earlier binding contracts.

From BBC

Local leaders, including those in Portland, have said the actions are unnecessary and without legal justification.

From Los Angeles Times

He also argued that the tax credits would not help address what he says are major problems with healthcare policy, including "illegal aliens and able-bodied young men without dependents" using Medicaid.

From BBC

He is also known for social media videos, runs a number of businesses, including a gym, and is a regular on TalkSport Radio.

From BBC

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