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include

verb
in·​clude | \ in-ˈklüd How to pronounce include (audio) \
included; including

Definition of include

transitive verb

1 : to take in or comprise as a part of a whole or group
2 : to contain between or within two sides and the included angle
3 : to shut up : enclose

Other Words from include

includable or includible \ in-​ˈklü-​də-​bəl How to pronounce include (audio) \ adjective

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include, comprehend, embrace, involve mean to contain within as part of the whole. include suggests the containment of something as a constituent, component, or subordinate part of a larger whole. the price of dinner includes dessert comprehend implies that something comes within the scope of a statement or definition. his system comprehends all history embrace implies a gathering of separate items within a whole. her faith embraces both Christian and non-Christian beliefs involve suggests inclusion by virtue of the nature of the whole, whether by being its natural or inevitable consequence. the new job involves a lot of detail

Examples of include in a Sentence

The speakers will include several experts on the subject. The price of dinner includes dessert. Admission to the museum is included in the tour package. The results came in too late for us to include them in the study.
Recent Examples on the Web Random House will include a foreword by Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat, and Celadon's book will feature an epilogue by Rep Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland. Hillel Italie, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2022 The first-of-its-kind shopping event will include killer deals in home, kitchen, fashion, beauty, and tech departments, among many other coveted categories. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2022 The evening match will include a German Beerfest and a World Cup theme. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2022 If delivered as expected, the U.K.’s new spending plan will include the largest tax cuts since the 1970s, and push the country’s debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio to 101%, according to Deutsche Bank Senior Economist Sanjay Raja. Will Daniel, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2022 The solution will include a more regular, in-person presence. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Sep. 2022 Lee’s recital will include works by Handel, Bach, Rachmaninov, Schubert, Liszt, Chopin and Scriabin. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2022 Given the consolidation among audiovisual companies worldwide, the pressing questions to be discussed will include the following: How to develop synergies and co-productions, find financing and promote original creations? Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 26 Sep. 2022 That will include guard/forward Payton, who will miss training camp and the preseason after undergoing core muscle surgery. oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2022 See More

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First Known Use of include

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

History and Etymology for include

Middle English, from Latin includere, from in- + claudere to close — more at close entry 1

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The first known use of include was in the 15th century

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30 Sep 2022

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/include. Accessed 11 Oct. 2022.

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More Definitions for include

include

verb
in·​clude | \ in-ˈklüd How to pronounce include (audio) \
included; including

Kids Definition of include

: to take in or have as part of a whole or group the recipe included many ingredients

Other Words from include

includable or includible \ -​ˈklüd-​ə-​bəl How to pronounce include (audio) \ adjective

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