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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In Connecticut, which along with New York and New Jersey comprises the metropolitan Tri-state area, Governor Ned Lamont signed an emergency order halting all commercial vehicles from traveling on highways across the state.
From BBC
Fanatics has countered that its $8 billion in revenue in 2025 comprises only a small fraction of the global licensed sports merchandise market estimated to be around $37.5 billion, according to Straits Research.
From Los Angeles Times
This list is comprised of ones that have increased implied volatility.
From MarketWatch
Miran is one of seven governors on the board of the Fed, who along with five regional Fed presidents comprise the committee that votes on interest rates.
From Barron's
Total orders for durable goods—which comprise goods meant to last three years or more—fell 1.4% in the month, compared with a 5.4% rise in November.
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