Definitions of include:

• verb:   have as a part, be made up out of

  Example: "The list includes the names of many famous writers"

• verb:   consider as part of something

  Example: "I include you in the list of culprits"

• verb:   add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category

  Example: "We must include this chemical element in the group"

• verb:   allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of