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How does the verb include contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of include are comprehend, embrace, and involve. While all these words 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

When could comprehend be used to replace include?

The words comprehend and include can be used in similar contexts, but comprehend implies that something comes within the scope of a statement or definition.

his system comprehends all history

In what contexts can embrace take the place of include?

The meanings of embrace and include largely overlap; however, embrace implies a gathering of separate items within a whole.

her faith embraces both Christian and non-Christian beliefs

When is it sensible to use involve instead of include?

The words involve and include are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, 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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of include Topics include profiles of famous athletes, overviews of scandals and discussions of important relationships. Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 These handsome sandals include a foamy, anti-odor sole underneath comfy straps made of canvas and faux leather. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 The main characters include mischievous cats, cute ghosts, creepy spiders, and traditional jack-'o-lanterns. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025 The area around Canfield Mountain has been designated a no-fly zone by the sheriff’s office until further notice, including a prohibition on drones, the county’s emergency management services said. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for include
Recent Examples of Synonyms for include
Verb
  • Thursday’s incident involved not a group of soldiers, but a single man crossing from North Korea into the South.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
  • With many genetic players involved, scientists are still piecing together the full score.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • The chariot housed the Deathriders in the bed of the truck.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Cameras and equipment were already available, given the Arizona Capitol Television operations are housed at the Senate.
    Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • Monitor your credit report Nearly half of all credit reports may contain errors, according to research by the consumer groups Consumer Reports and WorkMoney.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 13 July 2025
  • But the superfood also contains actinidin, an enzyme that helps digestion by breaking down proteins.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • The Texas Twist is the longest slide in the park, with twisty, enclosed turns for single riders.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
  • The symbol now encloses an image of a communion wafer carved of reindeer antler.
    Thomas A. DuBois, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • The foundation has now grown to encompass other crafts and traditional Korean practices.
    Thessaly La Force, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
  • Ellison’s interests extend well beyond real estate, encompassing a serious watch collection, high-performance yachts, and his role as cofounder of SailGP, a global sailing league launched in 2018.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • Instead, violence that had mostly been confined to the northeast spread.
    Benjamin Ezeamalu, USA Today, 14 July 2025
  • The fire was initially confined and contained, with multiple strategies employed to protect structures, facilities, and infrastructure.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Only time will tell what Lillard's next chapter entails, but Boston is a legitimate landing spot for him at this point.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
  • The order did not detail what those preferential treatment rules would entail, but some popular national parks have reservation systems for entry and camping during peak seasons.
    July 3, CBS News, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Many items also arrive encased in dense concretions — hard layers of rust, minerals, and marine growth — which must be painstakingly removed under a microscope, sometimes over the course of months or years.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • The warhead is encased in a special high-performance steel alloy, which is meant to enable it to carry a large explosive payload while maintaining the penetrator case's integrity during impact, according to an Air Force fact sheet.
    Ellen Uchimiya, CBS News, 19 June 2025

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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