incorporate
gb/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt/ us/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt/
B1
Anglais
~ 2300
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
B2
action
1
Include as part of something
To make something part of a larger thing.
Schéma d’usage :
to incorporate [something] into [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'incorporate' with 'cooperate'; the former means to include, the latter means to work together.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
exclude (Means to leave something out of a group or whole.)
Collocations
incorporate ideas
|incorporate features
|incorporate changes
|incorporate feedback
Thèmes
business
|general
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I incorporated sugar into the cake mix.
- She incorporated my idea into her plan.
- We incorporated new rules into the game.
Verbe
technical
C1
action
2
Form a legal corporation
To officially start a company as a legal corporation.
Schéma d’usage :
to incorporate [a company/business]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'incorporate' in this sense with simply starting any business; it specifically means creating a legal corporation.
Synonymes
register (More general; means to record officially with authorities, not always forming a corporation.)
Antonymes
dissolve (Means to formally close or end a corporation.)
Collocations
incorporate a business
|incorporate in [state/country]
|legally incorporate
Thèmes
business
|law
Exemples
- They decided to incorporate their startup in Delaware.
- The firm was incorporated in 1998.
- Many entrepreneurs choose to incorporate for tax benefits.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We incorporated our new company last year.
- They will incorporate the business next month.
- He incorporated his shop to protect his personal money.
Verbe
B1
action
3
Mix substances into one material
To mix something into another thing so they become one.
Schéma d’usage :
to incorporate [ingredient] into [mixture]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use 'add' instead of 'incorporate'; 'add' is correct but does not emphasize blending into one mixture.
Synonymes
blend (Often used for smooth mixing, especially in cooking or drink preparation.)
Antonymes
separate (Means to keep substances apart or divide them after mixing.)
Collocations
incorporate ingredients
|incorporate butter into dough
Thèmes
cooking
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Incorporate the eggs into the batter slowly.
- The scientist incorporated the chemical into the solution.
- Fold gently to incorporate the cream without losing air.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I incorporated milk into the sauce.
- She incorporated flour into the mix.
- We incorporated sugar into the tea.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
incorporate
API
GB/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt/
US/ɪŋkˈɔɹpɚˌeɪt/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - cor - por - ate (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cor)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: incorporate
- 3rd Person Singular: incorporates
- Present Participle: incorporating
- Past: incorporated
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The artist incorporated bright colors into her painting.
- We need to incorporate safety checks into our process.