verb include, hold. 1  incorporate star. 2  accommodate star. 3  involve star. 4  enclose star. 5  have star. 6  encompass star. 7  consist of star. 8  seat star. 9  subsume star. 10  embrace star. 11  embody star. 12  comprehend star. 13  hold star. 14  comprise star. 15  take in star. 16  be composed of star. 17  have capacity for star.
A Functional region is a place that relies on the core city for the most part. They still do need support from the outer smaller cities but get most of their help from the bigger most thriving cities. A type of region characterized by its function. Ex.
Formal region: An area or region with features that make it different from surrounding areas. Formal regions can be based on just about any feature. Areas including deserts, mountains, or coastlines are all good examples of formal regions. Many other factors can set apart a formal region; for instance, population levels, income levels, and even climate may define a formal region. Industry is another feature that can characterize a formal region.