English · Common Verbs
include
/ɪnˈkluːd/
[/ɪnˈkluːd/]
contain as part
Intermediateverb
Definition
To contain something as a part of a whole, or to make it part of a group. It is the opposite of 'exclude'.
Example
The price of the ticket will include lunch and a guided tour of the castle.
The price of the ticket will include lunch and a guided tour of the castle.
Etymology
From Latin 'includere' (to shut in), from 'in-' (in) and 'claudere' (to close).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in formal, business, and descriptive contexts.