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comprise

verb B2 Formal

Meaning

"Comprise" means to consist of or be made up of various parts or elements.
💡 A common mistake is using "comprise of," which is incorrect; it should simply be "comprise."

Example Sentences

Does the team comprise five members or more ?
The committee comprises five members from different departments .
The team comprises five members from different countries .
The team comprises five members from different departments .

Word in Context

The small classroom was quiet and comfortable , with chairs arranged in a circle . The workshop comprises three short activities : a listening task , a group discussion , and a quick writing exercise . At the start , the teacher explained each activity and the students listened carefully . During the discussion they shared ideas and took brief notes . Afterward the teacher walked around , answered questions , and gave friendly feedback .

Common Phrases

comprise a group comprise several components comprise a range

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