exclude
Translation
to exclude, to leave out, to bar
Examples
Please exclude this item from the list.
Please exclude this item from the list.
They excluded him from the meeting.
They excluded him from the meeting.
The price excludes tax.
The price excludes tax.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((from sth.)) to deliberately not include (sb./sth.) in (sth.) They excluded him from the meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: omit, leave out, bar; Antonyms: include, admit
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'claudere' (to shut). Literally 'to shut out'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'exclusive' club that 'excludes' people. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out'.