7+ Synonyms for Exclude & Similar Words
Definition of exclude
- verb
- prevent from being included or considered or accepted; "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave off the top piece"
- prevent from entering; shut out; "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country"
- lack or fail to include; "The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages"
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