Word: incorporate (verb)

Associations

The word "incorporate" means to include something as part of a whole. It is often used when you add one thing into another, mixing or combining them together.

• Example 1: "The recipe incorporates fresh herbs for better flavor." Here, herbs are added to the recipe.
• Example 2: "The company incorporated new technology into its products." This means the company included new technology in what they make.
• Example 3: "Please incorporate your feedback into the final report." This means to include the feedback when finishing the report.

A synonym is "include," but "incorporate" often suggests a more complete or careful mixing or combining, not just mentioning or adding something briefly.

Substitution

You can replace "incorporate" with:

• include (more general, less formal)
• integrate (means to combine parts into a whole smoothly)
• blend (implies mixing things together) Each changes the feeling slightly: "integrate" focuses on smooth joining, "blend" on mixing, and "include" on adding.

Deconstruction

• Prefix: "in-" means "into" or "within."
• Root: "corpor" comes from Latin "corpus," meaning "body."
• Suffix: "-ate" is a verb ending. So, "incorporate" literally means "to make into a body" or "to bring together into one body."

Inquiry

• Can you think of a situation where you might need to incorporate someone's ideas into a group project?
• How is "incorporate" different from just "adding" something?
• Have you ever incorporated a new habit into your daily routine? What was it?