English Reference

Word

incorporate

Phoneticsin·cor·po·rate, stress on the second syllable

/ˌɪnˈkɔɹpɝˌeɪt/

Definitions

01to include as a part

B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

v. to include something so that it becomes a part of a larger group or system.

v. to integrate or combine something into a pre-existing structure or entity so that it becomes a constituent part.

“The new design will incorporate many of the suggestions made by the staff.”

“The researchers decided to incorporate the latest longitudinal data into their final report to ensure the findings reflected current demographic shifts.”

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'into'.

Antonyms

02to form a legal company

C1 · Advanced Law Formal · Technical

v. to officially start a company that has its own legal rights.

v. to form a legal corporation that is recognised as an entity distinct from its owners.

“They decided to incorporate the business to protect their personal assets.”

“The founders chose to incorporate in Delaware due to the state's well-established body of corporate law and favourable tax environment.”

Usage

Frequently used in the passive voice or as a past-participle adjective (e.g., 'an incorporated company').

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Antonyms

03to mix ingredients

B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking

v. to mix an ingredient into a larger mass so that it is spread evenly.

v. to blend or combine substances into a single, consistent mass.

“Gently incorporate the flour into the egg mixture using a large spoon.”

“The chef demonstrated how to slowly incorporate the chilled butter into the sauce to achieve a smooth, glossy emulsion.”

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Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “incorporate” in context.

Verb

01. incorporate approach

“The new curriculum will incorporate a more hands-on approach to learning science.”

verb + noun

02. incorporate component

“We need to incorporate this new component into the existing software architecture.”

verb + noun

03. incorporate element

“The designer decided to incorporate elements of traditional art into the modern building.”

verb + noun

04. incorporate factor

“The study failed to incorporate the factor of social economic status in its final analysis.”

verb + noun

05. incorporate feature

“The latest smartphone model will incorporate a feature that allows for faster charging.”

verb + noun

06. incorporate information

“The report will incorporate information gathered from several different departments.”

verb + noun

07. incorporate into

“The suggestions were easy to incorporate into the final version of the proposal.”

verb + prep

08. incorporate knowledge

“Teachers should incorporate local knowledge into their daily lesson plans.”

verb + noun

Noun

09. model incorporate

“The economic model incorporates various market trends to predict future growth.”

noun + verb

Real-World Examples

“A survey conducted by staff at the Frontiers journals found that over half of peer reviewers already incorporate AI into the process in some way, probably at least partly for this reason.”
Ars Technica 10 Aug 2026
“The next issue was iterating through all the model changes necessary to incorporate the acrylic and NDF into the clock case.”
Ars Technica 23 Jul 2026

Etymology

From Middle English, from Late Latin incorporātus, perfect passive participle of incorporō (“to embody, to incorporate”), from in- (“in”) + corpus, corporis (“body”).

From in- (“not”) + corporate.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

VERB

incorporate(B2)

Domain

Law

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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