Meaning & use

include

verb·Everyday

To have or make someone or something part of a group, whole, or activity.

See it in a sentence

The price includes breakfast and bicycle hire.

Remember to include the date on the form.

A note on using this word

A list introduced by including often gives examples and may not name every item.

Words with a similar meaning

containincorporate

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Words with an opposite meaning

excludeomit

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