comprise
/kəmˈpɹaɪz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: comprises · comprising · comprised
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
Verb
Examples
Near-synonyms: subsume, contain, include, embrace, comprehend
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To compose; to constitute.
Verb
Examples
Near-synonym: make up
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “comprise” mean?
To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
Is “comprise” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.