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

So Europe and North America comprise more than 80% of our business, but the growth will come from the Mexicos, Chiles, and Indias of this world. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

For example, my trusty spreadsheet found the metro area comprising Los Angeles and Orange counties as the nation’s most unaffordable, with six California housing markets ranked among the nation’s eight biggest affordability headaches. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

In 2024, Black players comprised just 6% of major-league rosters — the lowest percentage since 1955. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Telemundo successfully targeted Gen Z, who comprised one-third of Peacock's World Cup audience. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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