incorporates; incorporated; incorporating
1
: to include (something) as part of something else
This design incorporates the best features of our earlier models.
a diet that incorporates many different fruits and vegetables
—often + in or intoThe results of the study were incorporated in the final report.
The committee recommended that we incorporate several new rules into the bylaws.
2
business
: to form into a corporation
The company was incorporated in 1981.
The company incorporated in 1981.
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“Incorporate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/incorporate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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