exclude

verb

ex·​clude ik-ˈsklüd 

excluded; excluding

transitive verb

1

a

: to prevent or restrict the entrance of

b

: to bar from participation, consideration, or inclusion

2

: to expel or bar especially from a place or position previously occupied

excluder noun

Synonyms

• ban
• bar
• close out
• count (out)
• debar
• eliminate
• except
• freeze out
• rule out
• shut out

Examples of exclude in a Sentence

You can share files with some people on the network while excluding others.

The prices on the menu exclude tax.

Recent Examples on the Web

Of the 455 direct fatalities in the U.S. due to hurricanes from 2013 to 2023 — a figure that excludes deaths from 2017’s Hurricane Maria — less than 15% were caused by wind, National Hurricane Center director Mike Brennan said during a recent public meeting. —Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024

Despite the pivotal role transgender people and women of color played in the riots, including trans activist Marsha P. Johnson, they were largely excluded from early Pride celebrations. —Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024

At three seasons and 54 episodes, NCIS: Hawai’i will have the shortest run of any series in the franchise so far (excluding the 1-year-old Sydney). —Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024

That agreement covers about 20,000 workers in 23 locals around the country, excluding New York but including nearly every other location where TV shows and films are produced. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024

Andrew, with his unique perspective, offers a piece of advice to parents who may sometimes unintentionally exclude one child. —Abc News, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024

At the same time, the $1.57 billion was the most deal value generated during the first quarter in the past decade — excluding the outlier of 2021, which recorded $3.26 billion. —Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024

Hermes’ revenue in its key Asia Pacific market, excluding Japan, jumped 14% to €1.92 billion in the period, while its crucial leather goods and saddlery division grew by 20%, both better than estimates. —Angelina Rascouet, Fortune Europe, 25 Apr. 2024

This would exclude Israeli soldiers and men held by Hamas. —Karen Deyoung, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin excludere, from ex- + claudere to close — more at close entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

exclude

verb

ex·​clude iks-ˈklüd 

excluded; excluding

: to shut or keep out

excludable

-ˈklüd-ə-bəl

adjective

exclusion

-ˈklü-zhən

noun

Legal Definition

exclude

transitive verb

ex·​clude ik-ˈsklüd 

excluded; excluding

1

: to prevent or restrict the entry or admission of

exclude hearsay evidence

2

: to remove from participation, consideration, or inclusion (as in insurance coverage)