To include
Example: She includes additional details in the final report
Definition
"To include" means to contain or make part of a whole, often by adding something within a group or set. For example, when someone includes details in a report, they add those details as part of the overall content or information presented.
Etymology
The verb "to include" comes from the Latin word 'includere,' which means 'to shut in' or 'enclose.' It combines 'in-' meaning 'in' and 'claudere' meaning 'to shut.' Did you know that over time, its meaning shifted from physically enclosing something to figuratively encompassing or incorporating parts within a whole?
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"To include" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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