Incorporate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /in-ˈkȯr-pə-ˌrāt/ (verb) /in-ˈkȯr-p(ə-)rət/ (adjective) in·cor·po·rate

Meaning & Definition of Incorporate

Incorporate (verb)

  1. to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
  2. to blend or combine thoroughly
  3. to make (the terms of a contemporaneous or earlier document) part of another document by specific reference in that document; specifically, to include (rights guaranteed by the U.S. Bill of Rights) within the guarantees of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Incorporate (adjective)

  1. incorporated

Incorporate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a part of a body or system

    "astronomers had to incorporate the existence of Pluto into their scheme of the solar system after the dwarf planet was discovered"

    similar: absorb, assimilate, co-opt, embody, integrate
    related: amalgamate, blend, combine, commingle, fuse, intermingle, merge, mingle, acculturate, accustom, condition, enculturate, habituate, naturalize

  2. to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout

    "incorporated all the ingredients for the cheesecake mixture"

    similar: amalgamate, blend, combine, comingle, commingle, commix, composite, concrete, conflate, fuse, homogenize, immingle, immix, integrate, interfuse, intermingle, intermix, meld, merge, mingle, mix
    related: add, admix, beat (in), cut in, fold, stir, toss, coalesce, compound, emulsify, conjoin, join, knit, link, unite, intertwine, interweave, weave
    opposite: break down, break up, separate, unmix
    near: cleave, disjoin, disunite, divide, divorce, part, rupture, sever, sunder, disperse, dissolve, scatter, detach, disengage, split

  3. to represent in visible form

    "the one-of-a-kind house incorporates the architect's fundamental belief that a structure should be fully integrated into its setting"

    similar: body, embody, epitomize, express, externalize, incarnate, instantiate, manifest, materialize, personalize, personify, substantiate
    related: actualize, concretize, realize, exemplify, illustrate, image, objectify, symbolize, typify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incorporate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incorporate:

absorb, assimilate, co-opt, embody, integrate, amalgamate, blend, combine, comingle, commingle, commix, composite, concrete, conflate, fuse, homogenize, immingle, immix, interfuse, intermingle, intermix, meld, merge, mingle, mix, body, epitomize, express, externalize, incarnate, instantiate, manifest, materialize, personalize, personify, substantiate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incorporate

Words with the opposite meaning of Incorporate:

break down, break up, separate, unmix

Related Words for Incorporate

acculturate, accustom, condition, enculturate, habituate, naturalize, add, admix, beat (in), cut in, fold, stir, toss, coalesce, compound, emulsify, conjoin, join, knit, link, unite, intertwine, interweave, weave, actualize, concretize, realize, exemplify, illustrate, image

Near Antonyms of Incorporate

cleave, disjoin, disunite, divide, divorce, part, rupture, sever, sunder, disperse, dissolve, scatter, detach, disengage, split

Word Forms of Incorporate

Inflections: incorporated, incorporating

Derived words: incorporable (adjective), incorporative (adjective), incorporator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Incorporate

Middle English, from Late Latin incorporatus, past participle of incorporare, from Latin in- + corpor-, corpus body midriff

First known use: 14th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Incorporate

Frequently Asked Questions about Incorporate

What does "Incorporate" mean?

"Incorporate" means to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Incorporate"?

Other words for "Incorporate" include absorb, assimilate, co-opt, embody, integrate, amalgamate, blend and combine. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incorporate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Incorporate"?

There are 69 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incorporate". Common alternatives include absorb, assimilate, co-opt, embody, integrate, amalgamate, blend, combine, comingle and commingle.

What is the opposite of "Incorporate"?

Antonyms of "Incorporate" include break down, break up, separate and unmix. Near antonyms include cleave, disjoin, disunite and divide.

How do you use "Incorporate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Incorporate" in a sentence: "astronomers had to incorporate the existence of Pluto into their scheme of the solar system after the dwarf planet was discovered"; "incorporated all the ingredients for the cheesecake mixture"; "the one-of-a-kind house incorporates the architect's fundamental belief that a structure should be fully integrated into its setting".

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

"Incorporate" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

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

As a B2-level word, "Incorporate" 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 "Incorporate"?

"Incorporate" is pronounced /in-ˈkȯr-pə-ˌrāt/ as a verb and /in-ˈkȯr-p(ə-)rət/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as in·cor·po·rate.