Main entry: except, exclude, leave off, leave out, take out, omit
Definition: prevent from being included or considered or accepted
Usage: The bad results were excluded from the report; Leave off the top piece
Antonyms: include
Definition: consider as part of something
Main entry: keep out, exclude, shut, shut out
Definition: prevent from entering; shut out
Usage: The trees were shutting out all sunlight; This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country
Antonyms: let in, include, admit
Definition: allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
Main entry: exclude
Definition: lack or fail to include
Usage: The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages
Antonyms: include
Definition: have as a part, be made up out of