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incorporate
/ˌɪn.kɔːrˈpeɪt/
to include or combine something as part of a whole
The company decided to incorporate sustainability practices into its operations.
The company added sustainability practices as a key part of its business operations.
general
to include something as part of a larger whole or system
The new policy will incorporate feedback from employees.
The policy will include suggestions and opinions from employees.
She incorporated elements of modern design into her traditional home.
She added modern design features to her traditional-style home.
Often used in business, law, and design contexts.
Law
legal
to legally form a corporation or business entity
They incorporated their business in Delaware.
They legally established their company as a corporation in Delaware.
In legal contexts, this refers to the formal process of registering a company.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'incorporate' when you want to emphasize the blending or inclusion of something into a larger whole.
Gold Rule
Legal vs. General Use
In legal contexts, 'incorporate' refers to forming a corporation, while in general use, it means to include or combine.
Word Origin
From Latin 'incorporare', meaning 'to form into a body' or 'to unite'.
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally and figuratively. In business, it often refers to legal formation, while in general use, it means to include or blend something.
Word Breakdown
in-
not, into
prefixcorp
body
root-or
to do
suffix-ate
to make or cause
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