Guide 164 / 200 4 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “include”
Four verbs for membership and scope.
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Include" is fine. "Cover" is broader; "encompass" is formal and exhaustive; "comprise" is the strict "consist of" (often misused); "incorporate" is for building in.
ii · The swaps4 ways
- 01Cover neutral
range across items
The policy covers all contractors.
- 02Encompass formal
exhaustive scope
The review encompasses all vendors over £10k.
- 03Comprise formal
consist of — no "of" after it
The group comprises five divisions.
Watch out "Comprised of" is a popular error. "Comprises" or "is composed of" — not "is comprised of." - 04Incorporate formal
build into a structure
Incorporate the feedback into the next draft.