incorporate
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkɔːr.pə.reɪt]
Context: "business"
(verb) to create a new company or organization that is legally recognized. This means making it official so it can operate and pay taxes.
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They decided to incorporate their new restaurant to protect their personal assets.
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He chose not to incorporate his business, which left him personally liable for any debts.
Example
What steps do you need to take to incorporate a small business?
Context: "combination"
(verb) to include something as part of a whole. It's like mixing different ingredients together to make a cake, where all parts work together.
Example
The teacher incorporated fun games into her lesson to make it more interesting.
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He didn't incorporate any feedback from his teammates into his final project.
Example
How can we incorporate more technology into our lessons?
Context: "design"
(verb) to blend different elements together smoothly. It’s like making a smoothie where all the fruits and yogurt mix nicely.
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The artist incorporated various styles in her painting to create a unique piece.
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He failed to incorporate contrasting colors in his design, making it look plain.
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How can we better incorporate different materials in our project?