include

verb

in·​clude in-ˈklüd 

included; including

transitive verb

1

: to take in or comprise as a part of a whole or group

The price of dinner includes dessert.

He doesn't want to be included in the project.

2

: to contain between or within

two sides and the included angle

3

: to shut up : enclose

includable adjective

or includible

in-ˈklü-də-bəl 

Synonyms of include

• involve
• contain
• encompass
• entail
• carry

Choose the Right Synonym for include

include, comprehend, embrace, involve mean to contain within as part of the whole.

include suggests the containment of something as a constituent, component, or subordinate part of a larger whole.

the price of dinner includes dessert

comprehend implies that something comes within the scope of a statement or definition.

his system comprehends all history

embrace implies a gathering of separate items within a whole.

her faith embraces both Christian and non-Christian beliefs

involve suggests inclusion by virtue of the nature of the whole, whether by being its natural or inevitable consequence.

the new job involves a lot of detail

Examples of include in a Sentence

The speakers will include several experts on the subject.

The price of dinner includes dessert.

Admission to the museum is included in the tour package.

The results came in too late for us to include them in the study.

Recent Examples on the Web

Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Since August, the clinic has provided 2,200 health screenings, including 3D mammograms, blood pressure evaluations and diabetes and cardiovascular testing. —Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026

The Chicago White Sox first baseman had a heck of a return to the area on Monday, clobbering a grand slam as part of an evening that included two hits and six RBIs. —Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026

Sure, a lot of other stuff has to go right for the Royals to return to contention, including keeping their pitching staff healthy and progress by Caglianone and fellow promising rookie Carter Jensen. —Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin includere, from in- + claudere to close — more at close entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for include

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

Kids Definition

include

verb

in·​clude in-ˈklüd 

included; including

: to take in or have as part of a whole or group

the recipe included many ingredients

includable adjective

or includible

-ˈklüd-ə-bəl