include
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.
to place in an aggregate, class, category, or the like: Please include me in any future discussions.Hawks and eagles are included in the family “Accipitridae.”
to contain as a subordinate element; involve as a factor: 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.
Origin of include
1synonym study For include
Other words for include
Opposites for include
Other words from include
- in·clud·a·ble, in·clud·i·ble, adjective
- pre·in·clude, verb (used with object), pre·in·clud·ed, pre·in·clud·ing.
- re·in·clude, verb (used with object), re·in·clud·ed, re·in·clud·ing.
- un·in·clud·a·ble, adjective
- un·in·clud·i·ble, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for include
/ (ɪnˈkluːd) /
to have as contents or part of the contents; be made up of or contain
to add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category
to contain as a secondary or minor ingredient or element
Origin of include
1Derived forms of include
- includable or includible, adjective
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