Meaning

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member..

Definitions by Sense

1. To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.
2. To consider as part of something; to comprehend.
3. (obsolete) To enclose, confine.
4. (obsolete) To conclude; to terminate.
5. (programming) To use a directive that allows the use of source code from another file.
6. (programming) A piece of source code or other content that is dynamically retrieved for inclusion in another item.

Example Sentences

I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental.

The vacation package includes car rental.

Does this volume of Shakespeare include his sonnets?

I was included in the invitation to the family gathering.

up to and including page twenty-five

The whole included race, his purposed prey.

The loss of such a lord includes all harm.

I could have here willingly ranged, but these straits wherein I am included will not permit.

Word Forms

• includes
• including
• included
• enclude

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When Should You Use Include?

Use include when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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