includes
v.v. to have something as a part of a group or a whole. You use this when you want to list the things that make up a larger thing.
v. to contain as part of a whole; to incorporate into a larger group or category. Transitive — requires a direct object to complete the meaning.
The price of the meal includes a drink and dessert.
The new apartment lease includes all utility bills and access to the gym.
The comprehensive report includes data from five different countries, providing a broad overview of current economic trends across the continent.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is often used in the present simple to describe contents or features.
The box is including three booksThe box includes three booksInclude is a stative verb; it is rarely used in the continuous (-ing) form when describing contents.