comprise
Translation
to comprise, to consist of, to be made up of
Examples
The team comprises ten members.
The team comprises ten members.
The collection comprises over 1,000 rare books.
The collection comprises over 1,000 rare books.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be made up of (sth.) The United Kingdom comprises four countries.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consist of, include, contain, be composed of
Etymology
From Latin 'comprehendere', meaning 'to take together, to include'. 'Com-' means 'together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'com-' (together) and 'prise' (to take). The whole 'takes together' its parts. Correct usage: The whole comprises the parts.