incorporate

/ɪŋˈkɔː.pə.ɹeɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: incorporates · incorporating

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To include (something) as a part.

Verb

Examples

The design of his house incorporates a spiral staircase.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To mix (something in) as an ingredient; to blend

Verb

Examples

Incorporate air into the mixture by whisking.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Not consisting of matter; not having a material body; incorporeal; spiritual.

Adjective

Examples

Moses forbore to speak of angels, and of things invisible, and incorporate.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Not incorporated; not existing as a corporation.

Adjective

Examples

an incorporate banking association

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “incorporate” mean?

To include (something) as a part.

Is “incorporate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.