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
Phrases with comprise
Example
The committee is comprised of five members.
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Incorrect: The team is comprised of ten players. Correct: The team comprises ten players.
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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'
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'.