include (v.)

  1. have as a part, be made up out of; The list includes the names of many famous writers'

  2. consider as part of something; I include you in the list of culprits'

  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

    [ Syn: admit , let in ]

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