incorporate
gb/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt/ us/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt/
B1
English
~ 2300
Senses
0 senses
Verb
B2
action
1
Include as part of something
To make something part of a larger thing.
Usage pattern:
to incorporate [something] into [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'incorporate' with 'cooperate'; the former means to include, the latter means to work together.
Synonyms
integrate (Implies combining parts into a unified whole, often with more emphasis on smooth blending.)
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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.)
Collocations
incorporate ideas
|incorporate features
|incorporate changes
|incorporate feedback
Themes
business
|general
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The teacher incorporated student feedback into the lesson plan.
- The recipe incorporates fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- The new design incorporates elements from the old model.
Learner examples
- I incorporated sugar into the cake mix.
- She incorporated my idea into her plan.
- We incorporated new rules into the game.
Verb
technical
C1
action
2
Form a legal corporation
To officially start a company as a legal corporation.
Usage pattern:
to incorporate [a company/business]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'incorporate' in this sense with simply starting any business; it specifically means creating a legal corporation.
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.)
Collocations
incorporate a business
|incorporate in [state/country]
|legally incorporate
Themes
business
|law
Examples
- They decided to incorporate their startup in Delaware.
- The firm was incorporated in 1998.
- Many entrepreneurs choose to incorporate for tax benefits.
Learner examples
- We incorporated our new company last year.
- They will incorporate the business next month.
- He incorporated his shop to protect his personal money.
Verb
B1
action
3
Mix substances into one material
To mix something into another thing so they become one.
Usage pattern:
to incorporate [ingredient] into [mixture]
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'add' instead of 'incorporate'; 'add' is correct but does not emphasize blending into one mixture.
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.)
Collocations
incorporate ingredients
|incorporate butter into dough
Themes
cooking
|science
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Incorporate the eggs into the batter slowly.
- The scientist incorporated the chemical into the solution.
- Fold gently to incorporate the cream without losing air.
Learner examples
- I incorporated milk into the sauce.
- She incorporated flour into the mix.
- We incorporated sugar into the tea.
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.