exclude

verb ex·clude \ ik-ˈsklüd \

|Updated on: 12 Jul 2018

Examples: exclude in a Sentence

Definition of exclude

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

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excluder

noun

See exclude defined for English-language learners

See exclude defined for kids

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 of exclude from the Web

The 20-year-old struggled with injuries during his debut season in Spain after sealing a €105m, excluding an extra €40m worth of add-ons, move from Borussia Dortmund last summer.

— SI.com, "Report Claims Man Utd Considering Shock Barcelona Swap Deal Involving Unsettled French Star," 9 July 2018
This is a visual reminder that art has historically excluded people of color — while rightfully elevating their craft to fine art status.

— meagan fredette, refinery29.com, "If You Want To See The Art In Beyoncé & Jay Z’s Video, The Louvre Has You Covered," 7 July 2018
The fountain costs about $42,000, excluding installation, which is being done by a Wheeling company, Fountain Technologies.

— mike nolan, Daily Southtown, "New Tinley Park fountain on tap," 5 July 2018
With the hashtag #MyTurn, the clip featured only Claire Underwood (played by Emmy winner Robin Wright) and excluded Frank (Kevin Spacey).

— erin ben-moche, latimes.com, "'House of Cards' sends a potent, post-Kevin Spacey message on Fourth of July," 5 July 2018
In 2017, the city euthanized 689 dogs for health, behavioral or other reasons — excluding owner requests — far fewer than the 1,876 the prior year.

— paige fry, chicagotribune.com, "Fired Animal Care director fires back at City Hall claims of 'animal warehousing'," 3 July 2018
When: Beginning Monday, July 23 Valid Monday-Thursday, excluding holidays.

— SFChronicle.com, "‘Blindspotting’," 2 July 2018
The 19-year-old just finished his freshman year at New Hampshire and is regarded as the Panthers’ top defenseman prospect, excluding players like MacKenzie Weegar and Ian McCoshen who are already on the NHL club.

— matthew defranks, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Panthers prospect Max Gildon impresses with smooth skating, big frame," 29 June 2018
The information shows shelters and other types of facilities, excluding foster-care placement agencies, that contracted with the government as of February 2018, with some more recent updates.

— monique o. madan, miamiherald, "Here’s a national map of the shelters housing immigrant children," 29 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of exclude

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

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First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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exclude Synonyms

Phrases

close one's doors to;

EXCLUDE Defined for English Language Learners

exclude

verb

Definition of exclude for English Language Learners

: to prevent (someone) from doing something or being a part of a group
: to leave out (something) : to not include (something)
: to think that (something, such as a possibility) is not worth attention

EXCLUDE Defined for Kids

exclude

verb ex·clude \ ik-ˈsklüd \

Definition of exclude for Students

excluded; excluding

: to shut out : keep out

Don't exclude your little sister from the game.

Word Root of exclude

The Latin word claudere, meaning “to close” or “to shut,” gives us the root clud. To exclude is to shut another out of a group. To include is to shut someone into a group. To conclude, or bring something, such as a speech, to an end, is to close it.