to have someone or something as part of a whole
The tour price includes hotel accommodation and breakfast.
This phone box includes a charger and wireless earbuds.
✦ From Latin ‘includere’ meaning ‘to shut in’ or ‘enclose’.
to make someone part of a group, activity, or list
Please include Jasmine in the invitation list.
They included me in their weekend trip plans.
✦ Same origin as the first sense: Latin ‘includere’.
present participle of include: putting someone or something into a group, list, or activity
The chef is including a vegetarian option on the menu.
They are including me in their weekend plans.
