Synonyms of comprise

comprise

verb

kəm-ˈprīz 

1

as in to contain

to be made up of

the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contain
• include
• consist (of)
• encompass
• involve
• entail
• incorporate
• muster
• comprehend
• embody
• take in
• embrace
• assimilate

2

as in to constitute

to be all the substance of

at the time, about 100,000 fighting men and women comprised our military force in that country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• constitute
• compose
• form
• make up
• embody
• incorporate
• integrate
• complement
• supplement
• personify
• epitomize
• fill (out)
• complete
• materialize
• flesh (out)
• incarnate
• substantiate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of comprise

In the Northeast and Midwest, pre-World War II homes comprise a large amount of housing. — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026

The park comprises almost one million acres, much of it only accessible on foot, which gives travelers a sense of solitude. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Part of Opinel's all-new Outdoor Collection comprising knives purpose-built for specific groups of activities, the Néo7 Alpine is the most broadly outdoorsy and adventure-ready of the lot. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026

The rooms Rosewood Schloss Fuschl comprises 98 rooms, including 42 suites. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

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