comprise
Americanverb (used with object)
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to include or contain.
The Soviet Union comprised several socialist republics.
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to consist of; be composed of.
The advisory board comprises six members.
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to form or constitute.
Seminars and lectures comprised the day's activities.
idioms
verb
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to include; contain
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to constitute the whole of; consist of
her singing comprised the entertainment
Usage
The use of of after comprise should be avoided: the library comprises (not comprises of ) 500 000 books and manuscripts
Related Words
See include.
Other Word Forms
- comprisable adjective
- comprisal noun
Etymology
Origin of comprise
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English comprisen, from Middle French compris (past participle of comprendre ), from Latin comprehēnsus; comprehension
Example Sentences
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"The security network, comprising the conventional security agencies and the local security architecture are currently doing what they should do," he told the BBC.
From BBC
While Woohoo's menu is mostly comprised of international fusion dishes, some AI creations stand out.
From Barron's
Wales were without 13 England and France- based players with the squad for South Africa comprised from Ospreys, Scarlets, Cardiff and Dragons, meaning those four teams fielded depleted sides for URC games.
From BBC
The ratings company noted that corporate bonds, precious metals, Bitcoin, secured loans, and other riskier investments comprised 24% of Tether’s reserves as of Sept. 30, up from 17% a year ago.
From Barron's
French Polynesia comprises more than 100 islands, including Tahiti.
From Barron's
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