exclude
/ɪkˈskluːd/to leave out or not include someone or something in an activity, group, or consideration
The club excludes members who don't pay their dues.
The club doesn't allow members who don't pay their fees to participate.
The insurance policy excludes coverage for pre-existing conditions.
The insurance policy doesn't cover medical conditions that existed before the policy was taken out.
Often used in formal or legal contexts to indicate deliberate omission.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'exclude' when you want to emphasize the deliberate act of leaving someone or something out.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'exclude' is often used in legal or official documents. In informal contexts, 'leave out' or 'omit' might be more common.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'excludere', meaning 'to shut out', from 'ex-' (out) + 'cludere' (to shut).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally and figuratively. In legal contexts, it often implies a formal or contractual exclusion.