Definition of "Include" :

verb: add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category

"We must include this chemical element in the group."

verb: consider as part of something

"I include you in the list of culprits."

verb: allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of

verb: have as a part, be made up out of

"The list includes the names of many famous writers."