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comprises

v.
C1 Advanced US //kəmˈpɹaɪzəz// UK //kəmpɹˈaɪzɪz// com·pris·es

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. Transitive; the subject represents the whole, while the object represents the constituent parts.


SIMPLE

The collection comprises over five hundred rare books.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee comprises representatives from every department to ensure all voices are heard during the planning phase.

COMPLEX

The final report comprises three distinct sections, each addressing a different aspect of the environmental impact study conducted over the previous fiscal year.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In formal writing, it is traditionally used without 'of' (e.g., 'the group comprises five members').

Pitfall

The team comprises of ten players.The team comprises ten players.Comprise is often confused with 'is composed of'. In its active form, it should not be followed by the preposition 'of'.

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