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Comprise

kəmˈpraɪz
Very common
~ 2500
~ 2500, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
To consist of; to be made up of, To include; to contain, To be composed of; to be formed by

Comprise - Meanings

To consist of; to be made up of

Example: The team comprises five members.
Usage: formalContext: academic or professional settings
Note: This is the most common usage of 'comprise'. It is often used in formal writing and speech.

To include; to contain

Example: The package comprises a variety of items.
Usage: formalContext: describing contents or components
Note: In this sense, 'comprise' is used to indicate the parts that make up a whole.

To be composed of; to be formed by

Example: The committee comprises experts from different fields.
Usage: formalContext: describing a group or collection
Note: This meaning emphasizes the composition or makeup of a group.

Comprise's synonyms

consist of

To consist of means to be made up or composed of specific elements or parts.
Example: The salad consists of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Note: Consist of focuses more on the individual components that make up the whole, while 'comprise' emphasizes the whole being made up of those components.

be composed of

To be composed of means to be formed or made up of various parts or elements.
Example: The committee is composed of representatives from different departments.
Note: Similar to 'consist of,' 'be composed of' emphasizes the elements that form the whole.

be made up of

To be made up of means to be created or formed from specific components or elements.
Example: The book is made up of ten chapters.
Note: This synonym also highlights the idea of something being constructed from individual parts.

include

To include means to have something as part of a whole or group.
Example: The package includes a free gift with purchase.
Note: While 'comprise' suggests that the whole is made up of specific parts, 'include' indicates that something is part of a larger group or set.

Comprise expressions, common phrases

be comprised of

This phrase means 'to be made up of' or 'to consist of'. It is often used to describe the components or members of a group or entity.
Example: The committee is comprised of experts in the field.
Note: The phrase 'be comprised of' is often considered more formal than 'comprise'.

comprised mainly of

This phrase indicates that the majority of something is made up of specific elements.
Example: The audience was comprised mainly of students.
Note: The addition of 'mainly' adds emphasis to the fact that the majority consists of certain elements.

comprised entirely of

This phrase emphasizes that something is made up solely of specific elements, with no exceptions.
Example: The collection was comprised entirely of rare artifacts.
Note: The use of 'entirely' emphasizes the completeness of the composition.

comprising

This form of 'comprise' is used in continuous tenses to show an ongoing composition or formation of a group.
Example: The team is comprising members from different departments.
Note: The use of 'comprising' indicates an ongoing or evolving state of being composed of certain elements.

be comprised in

This phrase means 'to be included in' or 'to form part of'. It is used to show that something is a component or part of a larger whole.
Example: The new regulations are comprised in the latest policy update.
Note: The use of 'be comprised in' emphasizes the inclusion or incorporation of something into a larger entity.

comprised of

This phrase means 'to be made up of' or 'to consist of'. It is commonly used to describe the components or elements that form a whole.
Example: The menu is comprised of various dishes from different cuisines.
Note: This is a straightforward alternative to 'comprise', commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

comprised by

This phrase means 'to be influenced or characterized by'. It indicates that something is defined or influenced by certain factors.
Example: The team's success was comprised by their hard work and dedication.
Note: The use of 'comprised by' focuses on the impact or influence of specific elements on a particular situation or outcome.

Comprise everyday (slang) expressions

make up

This term is often used to describe the composition or formation of something. It implies that the individual parts constitute the whole.
Example: The team is made up of players from different countries.
Note: While 'comprise' emphasizes the inclusion of parts within a whole, 'make up' focuses on the act of forming or constituting something.

be made of

This phrase specifies the material or substances from which the whole object is created. It suggests the origin or primary substance of an object.
Example: The table is made of wood.
Note: Unlike 'comprise', which focuses on the parts forming a whole, 'be made of' emphasizes the material or substances used in creating something.

element

In this context, 'element' refers to the individual components or parts that make up a larger entity or system. It highlights the diversity or variety within a structured whole.
Example: The elements of the training program include theory sessions and practical exercises.
Note: While 'comprise' has a more general sense of including various parts, 'element' suggests distinct components within a system.

constitute

To 'constitute' something means to create, form, or be the parts of a whole. It highlights the role of each element in shaping the entirety.
Example: Individual chapters constitute the entire book.
Note: While 'comprise' stresses the combination of parts within a whole, 'constitute' focuses on the functional or structural role of the elements in creating the whole.

build up

This term suggests the gradual accumulation or formation of something over time. It implies a progressive development towards a coherent whole.
Example: The evidence built up to a convincing argument.
Note: Unlike 'comprise', which emphasizes the static inclusion of parts, 'build up' conveys a sense of dynamic progression or growth leading to a unified result.

Comprise - Examples

The book comprises ten chapters.
The committee is comprised of five members.
The package comprises various items.

Comprise grammar

Comprise - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: comprise
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): comprised
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): comprising
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): comprises
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): comprise
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): comprise
Syllabification and Stress
comprise Contains 2 syllables: com • prise
Phonetic transcription: kəm-ˈprīz
com prise , kəm ˈprīz (The red syllable is stressed)

Comprise - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
comprise: ~ 2500 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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