exclude

verb

ex·​clude ik-ˈsklüd 

excluded; excluding

transitive verb

1

a

: to prevent or restrict the entrance of

b

: to bar from participation, consideration, or inclusion

2

: to expel or bar especially from a place or position previously occupied

excluder noun

Synonyms

• ban
• bar
• close out
• count (out)
• debar
• eliminate
• except
• freeze out
• rule out
• shut out

Examples of exclude in a Sentence

You can share files with some people on the network while excluding others.

The prices on the menu exclude tax.

Recent Examples on the Web

Total expenses excluding management fees increased to $438,982 from $238,942. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

The offer is valid for dine-in visits only and excludes alcoholic beverages. —Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024

The new district added Port Washington, more of Grafton and excluded chunks of the old district west of Menomonee Falls. —Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024

During each hearing, officials will decide whether the ballots in question are valid or need to be excluded. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin excludere, from ex- + claudere to close — more at close entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

exclude

verb

ex·​clude iks-ˈklüd 

excluded; excluding

: to shut or keep out

excludable

-ˈklüd-ə-bəl

adjective

exclusion

-ˈklü-zhən

noun

Legal Definition

exclude

transitive verb

ex·​clude ik-ˈsklüd 

excluded; excluding

1

: to prevent or restrict the entry or admission of

exclude hearsay evidence

2

: to remove from participation, consideration, or inclusion (as in insurance coverage)