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    comprise

    comprise - Dictionary definition and meaning for word comprise

    Definition
    (verb) be composed of
    Synonyms : consist
    Example Sentence
    • The land he conquered comprised several provinces
    • What does this dish consist of?
    Definition
    (verb) include or contain; have as a component
    Synonyms : contain , incorporate
    Example Sentence
    • A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
    • The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
    Definition
    (verb) form or compose
    Synonyms : be , constitute , make up , represent
    Example Sentence
    • This money is my only income
    • The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
    • These constitute my entire belonging
    • The children made up the chorus
    • This sum represents my entire income for a year
    • These few men comprise his entire army
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