Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense includes, present participle including, past tense, past participle included
1. verb
If one thing includes another thing, it has the other thing as one of its parts.
A good British breakfast always includes sausages. [VERB noun]
The trip has been extended to include a few other events. [VERB noun]
The list includes many British internationals. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: contain, involve, incorporate, cover More Synonyms of include
2. verb
If someone or something is includedin a large group, system, or area, they become a part of it or are considered a partof it.
I had worked hard to be included in a project like this. [beVERB-ed + in]
The President is expected to include this idea in his education plan. [VERB noun + in]
Synonyms: count, introduce, make a part of, number among More Synonyms of include
More Synonyms of include
include in British English
(ɪnˈkluːd)
verb(transitive)
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
Derived forms
includable (inˈcludable) or includible (inˈcludible)
adjective
Word origin
C15 (in the sense: to enclose): from Latin inclūdere to enclose, from in-2 + claudere to close
include in American English
(ɪnˈklud)
verb transitiveWord forms: inˈcluded or inˈcluding
1.
to shut up or in; enclose
2.
to have as part of a whole; contain; comprise
the cost includes taxes
3.
to consider as part of a whole; take into account; put in a total, category, etc.
to be included as a candidate
SYNONYMY NOTE: include implies a containing as part of a whole; , comprise, in discriminating use, means to consist of and takes as its object the various partsthat make up the whole [his library comprises 2,000 volumes and includes many first editions]; comprehend suggests that the object is contained within the total scope or range of the subject,sometimes by implication [the word “beauty” comprehends various concepts]; embrace1 stresses the variety of objects comprehended [he had embraced a number of hobbies]; involve implies inclusion of an object because of its connection with the subject as a consequenceor antecedent [acceptance of the office involves responsibilities]
OPPOSITE: exclude
Derived forms
includable (inˈcludable)
adjective or inˈcludible
Word origin
ME includen < L includere < in-, in + claudere, to shut, close1
Examples of 'include' in a sentence
include
Always include your name and address when contacting us.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They included one patient who had a camera put up his bottom instead of his throat.
The Sun (2016)
Victims included teachers, regime soldiers and members of other rebel groups.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It is pushing into new areas, including live gaming.
The Sun (2016)
Areas included are financial services, telecoms and energy.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
You will soon realise who and what matters most to you - this includes one massive surprise.
The Sun (2016)
Other friendly havens were in more remote parts including the Outer Hebrides.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I also think it's tied up with people looking after themselves, wanting to socialise without always having to include alcohol.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Our holidays always include multiple countries in the same trip.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Culture+ offer includes one glass of champagne per ticket booked.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This included adding a swing and climbing wall.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It is a universally recognised standard that many business schools include as part of their entry requirements.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Always include your name and address when contacting us.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Its spa room with mosaic tiled pool and the stylish outdoor areas include a veranda that spans most of the front.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Try to include different age groups.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The time added includes minutes from both halves of the match so two minutes plus three minutes will make up to five.
The Sun (2006)
Another document includes detailed backgrounds and pictures of the chiefs of police in Helmand.
The Sun (2010)
Last weekend a police helicopter circled the area, including the nearby reservoir.
The Sun (2012)
Six of them were injured, including one who had his nose ripped off.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
That's surprisingly reasonable for an official manufacturer part including full warranty.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Companies taking part include retailers, farms and manufacturers.
The Sun (2013)
Again, we were included as part of the family.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A breathtaking view almost always includes trees.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He works energetically and selflessly to convey the wonder of science to the public, including to underprivileged groups.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He would sometimes use acquaintances as characters, including one individual who frequently checked her physical condition against a medical dictionary.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
And with few exceptions, she always included at least two or three people from her list of prospective new members.
Christianity Today (2000)
These were the worst parts of the exercise and always included a long, tedious check of all the equipment on the vehicle.
Richard Holmes Dusty Warriors: Modern Soldiers at War (2006)
She added that examples included one nurse being put in charge of 25 patients without clinical back-up.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But for a lot of gamers, this one included, a believable story is relatively low down on the list of desired features.
The Sun (2010)
In other languages
include
British English: include /ɪnˈkluːd/ VERB
If something includes something else, it has it as one of its parts.
The trip will include a day at the beach.
American English: include
Arabic: يَتَضَمَّنُ
Brazilian Portuguese: incluir
Chinese: 包含
Croatian: uključivati
Czech: zahrnovat obsahovat
Danish: inkludere
Dutch: opnemen insluiten
European Spanish: incluir
Finnish: sisällyttää
French: inclure
German: einschließen
Greek: περιλαμβάνω
Italian: includere
Japanese: 含む
Korean: 포함하다
Norwegian: inkludere
Polish: objąć
European Portuguese: incluir
Romanian: a include
Russian: включать
Latin American Spanish: incluir
Swedish: inkludera
Thai: นับรวมเข้าด้วย
Turkish: dahil etmek
Ukrainian: включати
Vietnamese: bao gồm
Chinese translation of 'include'
include
(ɪnˈkluːd)
vt
包括 (bāokuò)
⇒ The four-man crew included one Briton.四人小组包括一个英国人。 (Sì rén xiǎozǔ bāokuò yī gè Yīngguórén.)
⇒ Carpets and curtains are included in the purchase price.地毯和窗帘包括在购物价格里。 (Dìtǎn hé chuānglián bāokuò zài gòuwù jiàgé li.)
1 (verb)
Definition
to have as part of the whole
The trip was extended to include a few other events.
Synonyms
contain
The committee contains 11 Democrats and nine Republicans.
involve
The cover-up involved people at the very highest level.
incorporate
The new cars will incorporate a number of major improvements.
cover
The law covers four categories of experiments.
consist of
take in
embrace
a theory that would embrace the whole field of human endeavour
comprise
The exhibition comprises 50 oils and watercolours.
take into account
embody
The proposal has been embodied in a draft resolution.
encompass
His repertoire encompassed everything from Bach to Scott Joplin.
comprehend
subsume
Opposites
exclude
,
eliminate
,
rule out
,
leave out
,
omit
2 (verb)
I had worked hard to be included in a project like this.
Synonyms
count
The years before their arrival in prison are not counted as part of their sentence.
introduce
make a part of
number among
3 (verb)
Definition
to put in as part of a set, group, or category
You should include details of all your benefits.
Synonyms
add
She wants to add a huge sports complex to the hotel.
enter
put in
insert
They inserted a clause calling for a popular vote on the issue.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of comprehend
Definition
to include
Synonyms
include,
involve,
contain,
take in,
embrace,
comprise,
enclose,
embody,
encompass
in the sense of comprise
Definition
to be made up of
The exhibition comprises 50 oils and watercolours.