include
include
Pronunciation
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic spelling for the word "include" is /ɪnˈkluːd/.
Syllable Sounds
The word is broken down into two syllables: in and clude.
First Syllable: /ɪn/
/ɪ/: The short 'i' sound, as in pit or in.
/n/: The alveolar nasal sound, as in no or man.
Second Syllable: /ˈkluːd/
/k/: The voiceless velar stop sound, as in cat or ski.
/l/: The alveolar lateral approximant sound, as in love or ball.
/uː/: The long 'oo' sound, as in boot or food. This syllable carries the primary stress (indicated by the ˈ symbol).
/d/: The voiced alveolar stop sound, as in dog or mad.
Word Form Variations
The term "include" functions primarily as a verb. Here are its main variations:
Base/Infinitive Form: include
Simple Past Tense: included
Past Participle: included
Present Participle/Gerund: including
Third-Person Singular Present Tense: includes
Noun Form: inclusion
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
The word "include" is most commonly used as a verb. The related noun form is "inclusion."
Verb: Include
Definition 1 (Transitive): To make someone or something a part of a whole or a larger group; to contain as a component or constituent.
Synonyms: comprise, incorporate, contain, count, involve
Antonyms: exclude, omit, leave out, bar
Definition 2 (Transitive): To add or treat something as belonging to a specific category, list, or calculation.
Synonyms: add, insert, put in, catalog
Antonyms: subtract, remove, deduct
Noun: Inclusion
Definition 1: The act or practice of incorporating or involving something or someone into a group, composition, or set.
Synonyms: incorporation, addition, admittance, presence
Antonyms: exclusion, omission, removal, segregation
Definition 2 (Specific Context): A person or thing that is included.
Synonyms: component, element, constituent, item
Antonyms: exception, non-member, outsider
Examples of Use
Here are several real-world examples illustrating the use of the word "include" and its variations across different mediums and platforms.
📰 News and Online Publications
The company's new environmental policy will include a commitment to reducing single-use plastics by 50% over the next two years. (Reuters, October 2024)
The museum announced that the upcoming exhibition on Impressionism will include several previously unseen sketches by Claude Monet. (ArtNews, November 2024)
A recent study found that a healthy breakfast should include sources of fiber and protein to promote satiety. (Journal of Nutritional Science, September 2024)
The updated travel advisory noted that entry requirements now include proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of departure.
📚 Books and Literature
"His latest collection of short stories is remarkable, but many critics wished it had a greater inclusion of diverse voices and settings." (From a literary review in The New York Times Book Review, June 2024)
"The detailed contract included a non-compete clause that would prevent the former employee from working for a rival firm for five years." (From the novel The Dealmaker by a contemporary author)
"The list of provisions including, but not limited to, the supply of fresh water and medical aid, was approved by the council." (From a history text detailing international treaties)
📺 Entertainment and Media Platforms
The streaming platform’s 'For You' page is algorithmically curated to include suggested shows based on your viewing history. (Netflix support documentation)
"The director emphasized that a key goal of the casting process was the inclusion of actors from various cultural backgrounds to reflect the story's global setting." (From an interview on a film industry podcast, August 2024)
In the latest video game patch notes, the developers stated, "New features including a co-op mode and three new maps have been added to the game." (Official patch notes for a popular video game, July 2024)
🗣️ General Public Discourse
A local school board meeting focused on new strategies for better inclusion of students with special needs in general education classrooms.
"The price of the tour is a great value because it includes your flights, accommodations, and most meals," a travel agent might tell a client.
A speaker at a diversity conference said, "True progress requires not just tolerance, but the active inclusion of all community members in decision-making processes."
"Please include your contact information and a brief description of the issue in the subject line of your email," a customer service representative advises.
10 Quotes Using Include
"It's important to recognize that expanding the circle of opportunity and increasing the democratic potential of our own society... is a continuing process of inclusion." (Hillary Rodham Clinton)
"A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything." (Gustav Mahler)
"We are less when we don't include everyone." (Stuart Milk)
"Exclusion is always dangerous. Inclusion is the only safety if we are to have a peaceful world." (Pearl S. Buck)
"If the cause of poverty is marginalization, the cure is inclusion." (Richard John Neuhaus)
"The telephone book is full of facts, but it doesn't contain a single idea." (Mortimer Adler)
"The Queen is most anxious to enlist everyone in checking this mad, wicked folly of 'Women's Rights.' It is a subject which makes the Queen so furious that she cannot contain herself." (Queen Victoria)
"Diversity and inclusion, which are the real grounds for creativity, must remain at the center of what we do." (Marco Bizzarri)
"A house is no home unless it contain food and fire for the mind as well as for the body." (Margaret Fuller)
"The list of the human rights of every human being, including the right to break the law, is not a list of endless rights, it is a finite, limited list of human rights." (Ze'ev Jabotinsky)
Etymology
The word "include" has a clear and logical path stemming from Latin, which is easy to understand:
The Core: The journey begins with the Latin verb inclūdere.
The Breakdown: This Latin verb is made up of two parts:
in-: This is a Latin prefix meaning "in," "into," or "on."
-clūdere: This part comes from the Latin verb claudere, which means "to shut," "to close," or "to enclose."
The Original Meaning: Putting the parts together, the original literal meaning of inclūdere was "to shut in" or "to close up" (to make something a part of an enclosure).
First Known English Use and Meaning
When: The word entered the English language around the late 14th century (specifically in the 1380s).
Form: It came to English through Old French as inclure and then into its current English form, include.
Original English Meaning: When it was first used in English, it retained its core Latin meaning: "to enclose" or "to comprise and contain." This is very close to how we use it today—to put or keep something within a group or container.
So, in simple terms, when you include something, you are literally "shutting it in" or "closing it up" as part of a larger whole.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Include
While the word "include" itself is a functional verb and doesn't form many highly idiomatic expressions, its direct noun form "inclusion" is often used in set phrases, and synonyms can provide similar idiomatic effects.
Here is a list of phrases and common constructions using "include" and its related terms:
🎯 Phrases Using "Include" and "Including"
Including but not limited to: A very common legal and formal phrase used to show that the items listed are examples and do not make up the complete list.
To include someone in the loop: A common business idiom (using a synonym for "group") meaning to ensure someone is kept informed about a project or discussion.
To include someone in a will/document: Means to name someone as a beneficiary or a formal party in the text.
The price includes tax and gratuity: A frequent commercial phrase meaning the cost covers all standard extra charges.
What's included in the package? A standard question asking for a list of components or services that come with a product or offering.
🤝 Phrases Using "Inclusion" (The Noun Form)
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I): A widely used and standardized phrase, especially in corporate, academic, and social discourse, referring to policies that promote the representation and participation of different groups.
Social Inclusion: Refers to the process of improving the terms of participation in society for people and groups who are disadvantaged.
Financial Inclusion: Refers to efforts to ensure access to useful and affordable financial products and services for all individuals and businesses.
The inclusion principle: A formal term in set theory (mathematics) relating to how elements are placed within a set.
A sense of inclusion: Refers to the feeling of belonging, being valued, and being respected within a group or environment.
🌐 Idioms with Synonyms (Similar Effect)
These idioms use synonyms like "contain," "count," or "cover" to express the idea of belonging or encompassing:
To be part and parcel of something: Means to be an essential or basic component included in a situation or thing (e.g., "Hard work is part and parcel of success").
To cover all the bases: Means to include or consider every possibility or detail in a plan.
To count someone in: An informal phrase meaning to include someone in an activity (e.g., "If you're going out, count me in!").
To be within the scope of work: Means that a task or item is included in the defined parameters of a project.
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Source Information
Definition of include from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
