Comprise
/kəmˈpraɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To consist of or be made up of; to include all the parts or members.
The committee comprises five members appointed by the board.
Forms
- comprises
- comprised
- comprising
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Commentary
Use 'comprise' to indicate the whole contains parts; avoid the incorrect passive construction 'is comprised of.'
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