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 of exclude

• eliminate
• ban
• prohibit
• prevent
• bar

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

Focus Features has acquired the rest of the world (excluding Italy, Scandinavia, Portugal, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America) with Universal Pictures International set to handle international distribution for the studio. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Others said the state, by negotiating deals behind closed doors, had excluded Native tribes. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

This makes the card significantly more rewarding for travelers, as the credit can be applied toward broad in-flight expenses, including Wi-Fi, which was explicitly excluded under the old discount system. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

As for the wrestler’s third wife Sky Daily — under Florida law, as surviving spouse — she is entitled to one‑third of her late husband’s estate even if the will or trust excluded her. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for exclude

• accrued
• allude
• collude
• conclude
• construed
• debuted
• delude
• elude
• endued
• ensued
• eschewed
• etude

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)