Exclude — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ik-ˈsklüd/ ex·clude

Meaning & Definition of Exclude

Exclude (verb)

  1. to prevent or restrict the entrance of
  2. to bar from participation, consideration, or inclusion
  3. to expel or bar especially from a place or position previously occupied

Exclude (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

    "the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing"

    similar: ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, eliminate, except, freeze out, rule out, shut out, close one's doors to
    related: blackball, blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize, banish, deport, exile, expel, oust, throw out, obviate, preclude, prevent, prohibit, block, hinder, impede, obstruct, cease, discontinue, halt, suspend, deter, stave off, ward (off), check off, disregard, comb (out), weed (out)
    opposite: admit, include
    near: accept, embrace, entertain, receive, take in, welcome, unban

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Exclude

The most common words with a similar meaning to Exclude:

ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, eliminate, except, freeze out, rule out, shut out, close one's doors to

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Exclude

Words with the opposite meaning of Exclude:

admit, include

Related Words for Exclude

blackball, blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize, banish, deport, exile, expel, oust, throw out, obviate, preclude, prevent, prohibit, block, hinder, impede, obstruct, cease, discontinue, halt, suspend, deter, stave off, ward (off), check off, disregard, comb (out), weed (out)

Near Antonyms of Exclude

accept, embrace, entertain, receive, take in, welcome, unban

Word Forms of Exclude

Inflections: excluded, excluding

Derived words: excluder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Exclude

Middle English, from Latin excludere, from ex- + claudere to close close:1

First known use: 14th century

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Frequently Asked Questions about Exclude

What does "Exclude" mean?

"Exclude" means to prevent or restrict the entrance of. As a verb, it is defined as: to prevent or restrict the entrance of.

What is another word for "Exclude"?

Other words for "Exclude" include ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, eliminate, except and freeze out. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Exclude" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Exclude"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Exclude". Common alternatives include ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, eliminate, except, freeze out, rule out and shut out.

What is the opposite of "Exclude"?

Antonyms of "Exclude" include admit and include. Near antonyms include accept, embrace, entertain and receive.

How do you use "Exclude" in a sentence?

Examples of "Exclude" in a sentence: "the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing".

Is "Exclude" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Exclude" is a verb.

Is "Exclude" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Exclude" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Exclude"?

"Exclude" is pronounced /ik-ˈsklüd/ and divided into syllables as ex·clude.