include

verb

in·​clude in-ˈklüd 

included; including

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

includable adjective

or includible

in-ˈklü-də-bəl 

Synonyms

• carry
• comprehend
• contain
• embrace
• encompass
• entail
• involve
• number
• subsume
• take in

Choose the Right Synonym for include

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

Ishiba has called for a more balanced relationship, including having greater oversight of US military bases in Japan, Reuters reports. —Helen Regan, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024

The trip includes a couple of snorkeling stops, too. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024

Results of a poll released in August 2022 showed only 41% of voters feel safe at polling places, including just 28% of Black people and 37% of Latinos. —Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024

Their best player Judge is a bust with six strikeouts, including two whiffs Saturday with runners on base. —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

include

verb

in·​clude in-ˈklüd 

included; including

: to take in or have as part of a whole or group

the recipe included many ingredients

includable adjective

or includible

-ˈklüd-ə-bəl