comprise

verb

kəm-ˈprīz How to pronounce comprise (audio)
Definition of comprisenext
1
as in to contain
to be made up of the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods

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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

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Recent Examples of comprise 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 Margo Price is celebrating July 4 weekend in typically righteous fashion, surprise releasing a protest album—or mixtape, per a press release—comprising a series of covers and a few originals. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026 In addition to Loop Capital, the development coalition that comprises Oakland Acquisition Company includes sports agent Bill Duffy and real-estate developer Alan Dones. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 Director Daniele Vicari will chair the Venice Classics jury, comprising 24 film students nominated by professors from Italian universities, DAMS programs and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprise
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  1. contain
  2. constitute
  3. include
  4. compose
  5. form
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  • But the strength of the rotation also depends on the conflict in the Middle East remaining contained.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • The book contains Ahn’s mother’s recipes and conversations between the mother and daughter.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
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  • The Vatican said the consecrations, carried out without the pope’s approval and therefore in conflict with Catholic law, constituted a schismatic act that severed the society’s communion with Rome.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • The concern arises when logistics constitutes the entirety of the exchange.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of constitute
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  • They were filled with protesters — including outraged members of a teachers’ union and relatives of kidnapping victims — as well as fans skeptical of a team that, four years earlier, posted its worst World Cup performance since 1978.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
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  • One concern on Wall Street is that AI models that quickly compose code might threaten mature software companies.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, a bipartisan bill introduced in the House proposed establishing an independent commission composed of 13 members appointed by leaders in Congress and the president.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 July 2026
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  • There will be a line forming early, which is typical for popular music acts.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The lupines have reappeared within the last 15 years, migrating from Oregon and forming new packs, largely clustered in the northeastern portion of California.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
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“Comprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprise. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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