Include and Rule out

Opposite meaning terms

Include verb - To have as part of a whole.

Usage example: the college application included some thought-provoking essay questions

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Rule out is an antonym for include in topics: contain, exclude.

Nearby Word: included

Rule out verb - To prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of.

Usage example: another loss would rule them out of the tournament

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Include is an antonym for rule out in topics: consider, exclude.

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