Incorporate: meaning, definitions and examples
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incorporate
[ ɪnˈkɔː.pə.reɪt ]
business
To include something as part of a whole or system, especially in a business or organization.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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incorporate |
Used when adding something as part of a whole, often in a formal or official manner. It often implies merging new elements into something that already exists.
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integrate |
Often used to describe the process of bringing different elements together to form a unified whole, with a focus on coherence and functionality. It can also imply making something work well within an existing system.
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include |
Used for adding something as a part of something else, emphasizing that it becomes a member of a set or group. It's more about membership than merging.
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combine |
Best for describing the act of mixing or merging two or more elements into one unit, often emphasizing the process of coming together without necessarily losing individual identities.
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Examples of usage
- In order to expand our market share, we need to incorporate new marketing strategies.
- The company decided to incorporate environmentally friendly practices into their operations.
- She suggested to incorporate customer feedback into the product development process.
legal
To form a corporation or company as a separate legal entity.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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incorporate |
Use this word when you are adding or including something as part of a whole, often in a formal or systematic way.
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establish |
This word is suitable when referring to the act of starting something new, especially an organization, system, or institution, with a sense of permanence or stability.
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form |
This is used when referring to creating or coming together to make something, typically something new, such as groups, organizations, or structures.
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organize |
This word is best used when arranging things or people systematically, usually implying structure and efficiency.
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Examples of usage
- They plan to incorporate the business in Delaware for tax benefits.
- The founders decided to incorporate the startup to protect their personal assets.
- Incorporating a business can provide limited liability to the owners.
Translations
Translations of the word "incorporate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incorporar
- integrar
- incluir
🇮🇳 शामिल करना
- सम्मिलित करना
- समाहित करना
🇩🇪 einbauen
- integrieren
- aufnehmen
🇮🇩 menggabungkan
- memasukkan
- menyertakan
🇺🇦 включати
- інтегрувати
- додавати
🇵🇱 włączać
- integrować
- uwzględniać
🇯🇵 組み込む (くみこむ)
- 取り入れる (とりいれる)
- 含む (ふくむ)
🇫🇷 incorporer
- intégrer
- inclure
🇪🇸 incorporar
- integrar
- incluir
🇹🇷 dahil etmek
- katmak
- içermek
🇰🇷 포함하다 (포함하다)
- 통합하다 (통합하다)
- 합치다 (합치다)
🇸🇦 دمج
- تضمين
- شمل
🇨🇿 začlenit
- integrovat
- zahrnout
🇸🇰 začleniť
- integrovať
- zahrnúť
🇨🇳 结合 (jiéhé)
- 纳入 (nàrù)
- 包含 (bāohán)
🇸🇮 vključiti
- integrirati
- dodati
🇮🇸 fella inn
- samþætta
- taka með
🇰🇿 қосу
- біріктіру
- енгізу
🇬🇪 გაერთიანება
- ინტეგრაცია
- ჩართვა
🇦🇿 daxil etmək
- birləşdirmək
- əhatə etmək
🇲🇽 incorporar
- integrar
- incluir
Etymology
The word 'incorporate' originated from the Latin word 'incorporatus', which means 'to embody'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. The term evolved to refer to the act of including or combining something into a unified whole, especially in a legal or business context. Over time, 'incorporate' has become a common term used in various fields to denote the integration or formation of entities.
See also: corporatization.