consist of; be made up of, to include or contain

Formal and Informal Expressions of comprise

In different contexts, you can replace 'comprise' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'consist of, be composed of' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'be made up of' is a commonplace synonym.

comprise: Explore its Definition & Usage

comprise Definition

1consist of; be made up of
2to include or contain

Using comprise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "comprise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The course comprises a range of modules.
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The team is comprised of players from several different countries.
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The book comprises ten chapters.
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The United States comprises fifty states.

comprise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for comprise

Antonyms for comprise

Phrases with comprise

be comprised of
to be composed or made up of
Example
The committee is comprised of five members.
comprise of
an incorrect usage of 'comprise', it should be 'comprise' or 'composed of'
Example
Incorrect: The team is comprised of ten players. Correct: The team comprises ten players.
comprise oneself
to behave in a way that is appropriate to one's position or status
Example
He was careful to comprise himself in the presence of his superiors.

Origins of comprise

from Old French 'compris', past participle of 'comprendre', meaning 'to understand'

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Summary: comprise in Brief

'Comprise' [kəmˈpraɪz] means to consist of or be made up of something, or to include or contain something. It is often used to describe the composition of a group or collection, such as 'The team is comprised of players from several different countries.' 'Comprise' should not be used with 'of', and instead should be used with 'comprise' or 'composed of'.