incorporate
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for incorporate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To include something as a part of a larger whole.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use incorporate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Late Latin incorporātus, from in- ("in") plus corpus ("body") — literally "to form into a body."
Full origin of incorporate →Frequently asked questions
What does “incorporate” mean?
The word “incorporate” means to include something as a part of a larger whole. In plain terms, to bring something in as part of a whole, or to legally set up a company as its own entity.
How do you pronounce “incorporate”?
“Incorporate” is pronounced ihng-KAW-puh-rayt (/ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “incorporate” in a sentence?
Here is “incorporate” used in a sentence: “The new design incorporates feedback from hundreds of users.”
What is the opposite of “incorporate”?
The opposite of “incorporate” — its antonyms — are corporate and corporeal.
What part of speech is “incorporate”?
“Incorporate” is a verb.
Where does the word “incorporate” come from?
The word “incorporate” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin incorporātus, from in- ("in") plus corpus ("body") — literally "to form into a body.".
Is “incorporate” a common word?
“Incorporate” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “incorporate” have?
“Incorporate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to include something as a part of a larger whole.
What is the difference between incorporate and include?
Incorporate often implies weaving something into a larger whole so that it becomes an integral part of it, such as incorporating feedback into a design. Include simply means to contain or add something as one element among others, without necessarily suggesting it has been blended in fully.
What does it mean to incorporate a business?
To incorporate a business means to form it into a legally recognised company, which creates a separate legal entity distinct from its owners. This process typically provides legal and financial protections not available to unincorporated businesses.
What preposition is used with incorporate?
Incorporate is typically followed by 'into,' as in 'incorporate new ideas into the plan.' This pattern shows that something is being combined or absorbed into a larger structure.