English dictionary
comprise
/k/@/m'pr/aI/z/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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be composed of
ExamplesThe land he conquered comprised several provinces.
Synonyms consistSource: WordNet 3.0
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include or contain; have as a component
ExamplesA totally new idea is comprised in this paper.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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form or compose
ExamplesThese few men comprise his entire army.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To comprehend; to include.
Source: webster1913