Incorporate

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɔːrpəˌreɪt/

Definitions of incorporate

Examples of incorporate in a Sentence

formal It is important to incorporate feedback from all stakeholders before finalizing the decision.

informal Let's incorporate some fun activities into our weekend plans.

slang We should totally incorporate that new dance move into our routine.

figurative She tried to incorporate elements of nature into her artwork to convey a sense of peace and tranquility.

Grammatical Forms of incorporate

past tense

incorporated

plural

incorporates

comparative

more incorporate

superlative

most incorporate

present tense

incorporate

future tense

will incorporate

perfect tense

have incorporated

continuous tense

is incorporating

singular

incorporate

positive degree

incorporate

infinitive

to incorporate

gerund

incorporating

participle

incorporating

Origin and Evolution of incorporate

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'incorporate' originated from the Latin word 'incorporatus', which is a combination of 'in-' (meaning 'into') and 'corporare' (meaning 'to form into a body').
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century to refer to the act of combining or forming into a single body or structure, the word 'incorporate' has evolved to also mean the act of including something as part of a whole, such as incorporating ideas into a plan or incorporating a business entity.