comprise
v.v. to be made of several different parts. You use this when you want to list the things that form a whole group or object.
v. to consist of or be made up of specific parts or members. Often used in formal or academic contexts to describe the composition of a group or structure.
The team comprises ten players and two coaches.
The final report will comprise three main sections: the introduction, the data analysis, and the conclusion.
The national park comprises a diverse range of ecosystems, including ancient wetlands, dense pine forests, and rugged coastal cliffs that support several endangered species.
From Middle English comprisen, from Old French compris, past participle of comprendre, from Latin comprehendere, contr. comprendere, past participle comprehensus (“to comprehend”); see comprehend. Compare apprise, reprise, surprise.
The verb is transitive. While 'comprise' is traditionally used to mean 'contain' or 'include', it is increasingly used in the passive form 'be comprised of', though some style guides still discourage this.
The group comprises of five membersThe group comprises five membersIn the active voice, 'comprise' does not take the preposition 'of'. Use 'of' only with the passive form 'is comprised of'.