COMPRISE

/kəmˈpɹaɪz/

Scrabble

WWF

C(3) O(1) M(3) P(3) R(1) I(1) S(1) E(1)

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Definition

/kəmˈpɹaɪz/

verb

To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
“The parts are comprised by the whole.”
To contain or embrace.
“Our committee comprises a president, secretary, treasurer and five other members.”
(sometimes proscribed, usually in the passive) To compose, to constitute. See usage note below.
“A team is comprised of its members.”