include meaning and definition

INCLUDE verb

Definition of include (verb)

1. have as a part, be made up out of
   • "The list includes the names of many famous writers"
   • antonym: exclude
2. consider as part of something
   • "I include you in the list of culprits"
   • antonym: except
3. add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category
   • "We must include this chemical element in the group"
4. allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
   • "admit someone to the profession"; "She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar"
   • synonyms: admit, let in
   • antonym: exclude