comprised Definition
(used in passive voice) consist of; be made up of.
Using comprised: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "comprised" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The committee is comprised of ten members.
Example
The book is comprised of three parts.
Example
The team is comprised mostly of young players.
comprised Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for comprised
- consist of
- be composed of
- be made up of
Origins of comprised
from Old French 'compris', past participle of 'comprendre', meaning 'to understand'
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Summary: comprised in Brief
'Comprised' [kəmˈpraɪzd] is a verb used in the passive voice to indicate that something consists of or is made up of other things. It is often used in formal contexts, such as 'The committee is comprised of ten members,' or in informal contexts, such as 'The team is comprised mostly of young players.'
