incorporate
gb/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt/ us/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt/
B1
English
~ 2300
bevon, beépít, magában foglal, belefoglal, felölel, kiterjed, cégként bejegyeztet, céget alapít, belekever, beledolgoz, hozzákever
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to incorporate [something] into [something]
The teacher incorporated student feedback into the lesson plan.
A tanár beépítette a diákok visszajelzéseit az óratervbe.
The recipe incorporates fresh herbs for extra flavor.
A recept friss zöldfűszereket is tartalmaz az intenzívebb íz érdekében.
The new design incorporates elements from the old model.
Learner examples
I incorporated sugar into the cake mix.
Cukrot kevertem a süteménytésztába.
She incorporated my idea into her plan.
Beépítette az ötletemet a tervébe.
We incorporated new rules into the game.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'incorporate' with 'cooperate'; the former means to include, the latter means to work together.
Meaning
Include as part of something
Collocations
incorporate ideas
|incorporate features
|incorporate changes
|incorporate feedback
Synonyms
integrate (Implies combining parts into a unified whole, often with more emphasis on smooth blending.)
|
include (A more general term for making something part of a group or set.)
Antonyms
exclude (Means to leave something out of a group or whole.)
Themes
business
|general
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something part of a larger thing.
To take in or include something so that it becomes part of a whole.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
to incorporate [a company/business]
They decided to incorporate their startup in Delaware.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy Delaware-ben jegyeztetik be a startupjukat.
The firm was incorporated in 1998.
A céget 1998-ban jegyezték be.
Many entrepreneurs choose to incorporate for tax benefits.
Learner examples
We incorporated our new company last year.
Tavaly jegyeztettük be az új cégünket.
They will incorporate the business next month.
A vállalkozást jövő hónapban jegyeztetik be.
He incorporated his shop to protect his personal money.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'incorporate' in this sense with simply starting any business; it specifically means creating a legal corporation.
Meaning
Form a legal corporation
Collocations
incorporate a business
|incorporate in [state/country]
|legally incorporate
Synonyms
register (More general; means to record officially with authorities, not always forming a corporation.)
Antonyms
dissolve (Means to formally close or end a corporation.)
Themes
business
|law
Definition
To officially start a company as a legal corporation.
To legally form a company that is recognized as a corporation.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to incorporate [ingredient] into [mixture]
Incorporate the eggs into the batter slowly.
Lassan keverd bele a tojásokat a tésztába.
The scientist incorporated the chemical into the solution.
A tudós belekeverte a vegyi anyagot az oldatba.
Fold gently to incorporate the cream without losing air.
Learner examples
I incorporated milk into the sauce.
Tejet kevertem a szószba.
She incorporated flour into the mix.
Lisztet kevert a keverékbe.
We incorporated sugar into the tea.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'add' instead of 'incorporate'; 'add' is correct but does not emphasize blending into one mixture.
Meaning
Mix substances into one material
Collocations
incorporate ingredients
|incorporate butter into dough
Synonyms
blend (Often used for smooth mixing, especially in cooking or drink preparation.)
Antonyms
separate (Means to keep substances apart or divide them after mixing.)
Themes
cooking
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To mix something into another thing so they become one.
To combine one substance with another so that they become a single material.
Grammar
Dictionary form
incorporate
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt/
US/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
in - cor - por - ate (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cor)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: incorporate
- 3rd Person Singular: incorporates
- Present Participle: incorporating
- Past: incorporated
Word family
Forms
incorporates
verb
incorporating
verb
incorporated
verb
Core family
incorporation
noun C1
Related words
corporation
noun B1
corporate
adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
unincorporated
adjective
Advanced or less common
reincorporate
verb
Expressions
incorporate as
1/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt ˈæz/
fixed phrase
technical
Register as a corporation
To officially set up a company as a legal corporation.
Examples
- The business incorporated as a limited liability company.
- They decided to incorporate as 'GreenTech Solutions'.
incorporate into
1/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
Include within something else
To add something to another thing so it becomes part of it.
Examples
- The artist incorporated bright colors into her painting.
- We need to incorporate safety checks into our process.