to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element:
The package includes the computer, program, disks, and a manual.
2.
to place in an aggregate, class, category, or the like.
3.
to contain as a subordinate element; involve as a factor.
Origin
1375-1425;late Middle English < Latininclūdere to shut in, equivalent to in-in-2 + -clūdere, combining form of claudere to shut (cf. close)
Related forms
includable, includible, adjective
preinclude, verb (used with object), preincluded, preincluding.
reinclude, verb (used with object), reincluded, reincluding.
unincludable, adjective
unincludible, adjective
Synonyms
1. embody. Include, comprehend, comprise, embrace imply containing parts of a whole. To include is to contain as a part or member, or among the parts and members, of a whole: The list includes many new names. To comprehend is to have within the limits, scope, or range of references, as either a part or the whole number of items concerned: The plan comprehends several projects. To comprise is to consist of, as the various parts serving to make up the whole: This genus comprises 50 species. Embrace emphasizes the extent or assortment of that which is included: The report embraces a great variety of subjects.
Antonyms
1. exclude, preclude.
Examples from the web for include
Homes built with energy efficiency in mind should include roofing material that is durable, low maintenance, and reflective.
Etiquette must, if it is to be of more than trifling use, include ethics as well as manners.
If it will be inconvenient for you to include him, please do not hesitate to say so frankly.
Many webs include strands made of silks that are much less sticky than the others are.
Goals include commercialization of research and emphasis on energy, biomedicine and information technology.
Other factors include increased body weight and improper footwear.
Responsibilities include research as a major component of the job, as well as direct patient care and teaching of trainees.
The goals of the automated border control system include the prevention of terrorism, illegal immigration and other crimes.
Designs have been proposed before that include floating or flying solar arrays.
Such planning should include the good, the bad and the ugly.
British Dictionary definitions for include
include
/ɪnˈkluːd/
verb (transitive)
1.
to have as contents or part of the contents; be made up of or contain
2.
to add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category
3.
to contain as a secondary or minor ingredient or element
Derived Forms
includable, includible, adjective
Word Origin
C15 (in the sense: to enclose): from Latin inclūdere to enclose, from in-² + claudere to close
Word Origin and History for include
v.
c.1400, from Latin includere "to shut in, enclose, imprison, insert," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + claudere "to shut" (see close (v.)). The alleged Sam Goldwyn-ism, "Include me out," is attested from 1937. Related: Included; including.
include in Technology
[Usenet] 1. To duplicate a portion (or whole) of another's message (typically with attribution to the source) in a reply or followup, for clarifying the context of one's response. See the discussion of inclusion styles under "Hacker Writing Style". 2. [C] "#include " has appeared in sig blocks to refer to a notional "standard disclaimer file". [Jargon File]