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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionaryin·clude \in-ˈklüd\ transitive verb (in·clud·ed ; in·clud·ing) ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Latin includere, from in- + claudere to close — more at close DATE 15th century1. to shut up : enclose2. to take in or comprise as a part of a whole or group3. to contain between or within two sides and the included angle• in·clud·able or in·clud·ible \-ˈklü-də-bəl\ adjectiveSynonyms. 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 detailEnglish Etymologyinclude c.1400, from L. includere "to shut in, enclose, insert," from in-"in" + claudere "to shut" (see close (v.)). The alleged Sam Goldwyn-ism, "Include me out," is attested from 1937.Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7☞ includein·clude / in5klu:d / verb1. (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) if one thing includes another, it has the second thing as one of its parts 包括；包含: ▪ [VN] The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. 这次游览包括参观科学博物馆。 Does the price include tax? 这个价钱是否包括税款？ ▪ [V -ing] Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. 你的职责是打信件和接电话。 2. [VN] ~ sb / sth (as / in / on sth) to make sb / sth part of sth 使成为…的一部份: You should include some examples in your essay. 你应该在文章里举一些例子。 We all went, me included. 我们都去了,连我在内。 Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. 这个国家的代表都被列为会议的观察员。 OPP excludeMerriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Editionv. Function: verb to possess as an integral part of a whole FF1C;the park includes a zoo and a botanical gardenFF1E; Synonyms: comprehend, contain, embody, embrace, encompass, have, involve, subsume, take in Related Words: comprise, cover, encircle, enclose, hold; number; admit, receive Contrasted Words: leave out, omit; preclude, reject; debar; eliminate, rule out Antonyms: excludeWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridgedin·clude\ə̇nˈklüd\ transitive verb(-ed/-ing/-s)Etymology: Middle English includen, encluden, from Latin includere, from in- in- (II) + -cludere (from claudere to close) — more at close1. : to shut up : confine, enclose, bound < the nutshell includes the kernel > < that divine spark included in every human being >2. a. : to place, list, or rate as a part or component of a whole or of a larger group, class, or aggregate < included a sum for tips in his estimate of expenses > b. : to take in, enfold, or comprise as a discrete or subordinate part or item of a larger aggregate, group, or principle < in search of a formula which should cover everything … even if it included more than I wished — T.S.Eliot >3. obsolete : to bring to an end : terminateSynonyms: subsume, embrace, comprehend, imply, involve, implicate: includeand subsume agree in indicating the enclosure or containment by a larger class or whole of a smaller class or specific item or part. include, the more common term, may call more attention to the single item or smaller class by stressing the fact of its existence or the fact of its not having been overlooked < it would not be argued today that the power to regulate does not include the power to prohibit — O.W.Holmes †1935 > < numerous pretty things, or things supposed to be pretty … including such absurdities as paper knives with fretwork handles — Herbert Spencer > subsume, orig. a technical term in logic and still an erudite term, may call more attention to the larger class or more comprehensive principle, may stress the fact of its existence < free verse … is a larger rhythmic movement which subsumes other rhythms — J.L.Lowes > < I suggest that in every beautiful building its uses, its representative elements, are indeed subsumed into the form — Samuel Alexander > embrace may sometimes suggest marked effort at enclosing; it may be used with that which is vast or is quite varied in designation or classification < Virginia … embraced in its possessions the present states of West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin — C.G.Bowers > < freedom of speech … embraces all discussion which enriches human life and helps it to be more wisely led — Zechariah Chafee > comprehend may suggest a noteworthy range or scope in which something is enclosed or held < to find universal law, to comprehend all experience in a closed system — W.R.Inge > < to comprehend in a single view polities of the most varied and discrepant character — G.L.Dickinson > imply, involve, and implicate indicate somewhat similar relationships. imply suggests drawing attention by inference to a certain existence or relationship, not by direct statement < ordinarily imitation is enough to imply that the matter imitated is important at least to the sale of the goods — O.W.Holmes †1935 > It is applicable to what is logically inferential but not absolutely certain < it would be argued that culture implies a certain freedom from parochialism — Bertrand Russell > involve, on the other hand, may apply to more certain relationship and connection since it may postulate a necessary effect or consequence < in every genuine metaphysical debate some practical issue, however conjectural or remote, is involved — William James > < faith involves an act of the will — W.R.Inge > implicate postulates through one actuality or existence the fact of another but fails to suggest an effect or consequence < purpose implicates in the most organic way an individual self — John Dewey > < colors are sumptuous and rich just because a total organic resonance is deeply implicated in them — John Dewey > < a catalyzing agent has been compared to a parson, who marries others without participating in the event himself. He is implicated, but not involved — L.K.Anspacher >

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