Comprise
verb
To include or contain parts or elements.
The United States comprises fifty states.
Often appears as...
- comprise elements
- comprise parts
verb
To consist of; to be made up of.
His diet mainly comprises fruits and vegetables.
Often appears as...
- comprise diet
- comprise elements
verb
To form or constitute a whole.
Numerous factors comprise the decision-making process.
Often appears as...
- comprise factors
- comprise elements
verb
To include or contain parts or elements.
The United States comprises fifty states.
Often appears as...
- comprise elements
- comprise parts
verb
To consist of; to be made up of.
His diet mainly comprises fruits and vegetables.
Often appears as...
- comprise diet
- comprise elements
verb
To form or constitute a whole.
Numerous factors comprise the decision-making process.
Often appears as...
- comprise factors
- comprise elements
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Active Inclusion
Emphasizes that 'comprise' actively includes all parts, without exception.
The course comprises lectures, workshops, and exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Not 'Composed Of'
'Comprise' is not interchangeable with 'composed of'; it implies the whole includes the parts.
One bouquet comprises twelve roses, not 'is composed of'.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Set
Use 'comprise' when referring to a complete set of something.
The collection comprises seven unique paintings.
Pro Tip 1/3Active Inclusion
Emphasizes that 'comprise' actively includes all parts, without exception.
The course comprises lectures, workshops, and exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Not 'Composed Of'
'Comprise' is not interchangeable with 'composed of'; it implies the whole includes the parts.
One bouquet comprises twelve roses, not 'is composed of'.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Set
Use 'comprise' when referring to a complete set of something.
The collection comprises seven unique paintings.
Pro Tip 1/3Active Inclusion
Emphasizes that 'comprise' actively includes all parts, without exception.
The course comprises lectures, workshops, and exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Not 'Composed Of'
'Comprise' is not interchangeable with 'composed of'; it implies the whole includes the parts.
One bouquet comprises twelve roses, not 'is composed of'.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Set
Use 'comprise' when referring to a complete set of something.
The collection comprises seven unique paintings.
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How is power divided in...
These branches work together to run the country and set guidelines for us all to live by. The legislative branch is described in Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution. Many people feel that the founding fathers put this branch in the document first because they thought it was the most important. The legislative branch is comprised of
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Why some of us don't...
Don't worry -- there's nothing wrong with you, either. In fact, some of the best teams are comprised of a specialist and multipotentialite paired together. The specialist can dive in deep and implement ideas, while the multipotentialite brings a breadth of knowledge to the project. It's a beautiful partnership.
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How big is the ocean? -...
capital I, capital G, BIG! It defines our planet, home to the greatest geological features, comprises the largest living space, and accordingly, is home to the greatest numbers and forms of life on Earth. It is practically incomprehensible in scope.
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Nature is the...
our survival it's the realization that we life is not a human monologue but a wild chorus of microbes fun gee algae plants animals rocks soil water air that all comprise our mental sanity so grab your kids your family your friends your
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This sea creature...
On the deep sea floor, they comprise the majority of animal biomass, reaching up to 95% in some areas. As these sausage-shaped wonders trudge along, they vacuum up sand, digest the organic matter it contains, and excrete the byproduct.
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Jedidah Isler: How I...
one of the most distant images of our universe ever observed. Everything you see here is a galaxy, comprised of billions of stars each. And the farthest galaxy is a trillion, trillion kilometers away.
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A walk through the...
are comprised of lots of deep non-REM sleep, particularly stages three and four of non-REM sleep. But as we push through to the second half of the night, now that seesaw balance actually shifts over,
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A Rare Look at the...
that's where she has a long-term runtime project our site is deep in the interior of that National Park and it comprises the eight different habitats
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How Do Honeybees Get...
the honeybee is one of the most collaborative insects in the world each hive is comprised of thousands of bees working together in order to build and
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Meet the White Wolf Pack...
this pack on elsmere comprises eight wolves the dominant male three of his now grown up young from previous years
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How is power divided in...
These branches work together to run the country and set guidelines for us all to live by. The legislative branch is described in Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution. Many people feel that the founding fathers put this branch in the document first because they thought it was the most important. The legislative branch is comprised of
Video examples
Why some of us don't...
Don't worry -- there's nothing wrong with you, either. In fact, some of the best teams are comprised of a specialist and multipotentialite paired together. The specialist can dive in deep and implement ideas, while the multipotentialite brings a breadth of knowledge to the project. It's a beautiful partnership.
Video examples
How big is the ocean? -...
capital I, capital G, BIG! It defines our planet, home to the greatest geological features, comprises the largest living space, and accordingly, is home to the greatest numbers and forms of life on Earth. It is practically incomprehensible in scope.
Video examples
Nature is the...
our survival it's the realization that we life is not a human monologue but a wild chorus of microbes fun gee algae plants animals rocks soil water air that all comprise our mental sanity so grab your kids your family your friends your
Video examples
This sea creature...
On the deep sea floor, they comprise the majority of animal biomass, reaching up to 95% in some areas. As these sausage-shaped wonders trudge along, they vacuum up sand, digest the organic matter it contains, and excrete the byproduct.
Video examples
Jedidah Isler: How I...
one of the most distant images of our universe ever observed. Everything you see here is a galaxy, comprised of billions of stars each. And the farthest galaxy is a trillion, trillion kilometers away.
Video examples
A walk through the...
are comprised of lots of deep non-REM sleep, particularly stages three and four of non-REM sleep. But as we push through to the second half of the night, now that seesaw balance actually shifts over,
Video examples
A Rare Look at the...
that's where she has a long-term runtime project our site is deep in the interior of that National Park and it comprises the eight different habitats
Video examples
How Do Honeybees Get...
the honeybee is one of the most collaborative insects in the world each hive is comprised of thousands of bees working together in order to build and
Video examples
Meet the White Wolf Pack...
this pack on elsmere comprises eight wolves the dominant male three of his now grown up young from previous years
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Robert Lanza
American Scientist
The universe bursts into existence from life, not the other way around as we have been taught. For each life there is a universe, its own universe. We generate spheres of reality, individual bubbles of existence. Our planet is comprised of billions of spheres of reality, generated by each individual human and perhaps even by each animal.
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Norman Borlaug
American Scientist
The forgotten world is made up primarily of the developing nations, where most of the people, comprising more than fifty percent of the total world population, live in poverty, with hunger as a constant companion and fear of famine a continual menace.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
My wardrobe comprises of the world's top designers and is equally filled with shopping from roadside stalls and local shops because I believe 'if it looks good, it looks good!' full stop.
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Friedrich Schiller
German Dramatist
Knowledge, the object of knowledge and the knower are the three factors which motivate action; the senses, the work and the doer comprise the threefold basis of action.
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Shaheer Sheikh
Indian Actor
My fans' love and support keep me going. I've a cupboard which comprises letters, cards, and gifts sent by my fans. They encourage me whenever I feel low.
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Plautus
Roman Playwright
Courage is what preserves our liberty, safety, life, and our homes and parents, our country and children. Courage comprises all things.
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Rita Moreno
Puerto Rican Actress
I think it's important to be reminded that that's what this country is comprised of - people from other countries.
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Karlie Kloss
American Model
I am very lucky to be surrounded and guided by an incredible support team comprised of my family and agents.
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Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
We're rapidly approaching a world comprised entirely of jail and shopping.
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Chanda Kochhar
Indian Businesswoman
Life comprises of both: opportunities as well as challenges.
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Robert Lanza
American Scientist
The universe bursts into existence from life, not the other way around as we have been taught. For each life there is a universe, its own universe. We generate spheres of reality, individual bubbles of existence. Our planet is comprised of billions of spheres of reality, generated by each individual human and perhaps even by each animal.
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Norman Borlaug
American Scientist
The forgotten world is made up primarily of the developing nations, where most of the people, comprising more than fifty percent of the total world population, live in poverty, with hunger as a constant companion and fear of famine a continual menace.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
My wardrobe comprises of the world's top designers and is equally filled with shopping from roadside stalls and local shops because I believe 'if it looks good, it looks good!' full stop.
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Friedrich Schiller
German Dramatist
Knowledge, the object of knowledge and the knower are the three factors which motivate action; the senses, the work and the doer comprise the threefold basis of action.
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Shaheer Sheikh
Indian Actor
My fans' love and support keep me going. I've a cupboard which comprises letters, cards, and gifts sent by my fans. They encourage me whenever I feel low.
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Plautus
Roman Playwright
Courage is what preserves our liberty, safety, life, and our homes and parents, our country and children. Courage comprises all things.
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Rita Moreno
Puerto Rican Actress
I think it's important to be reminded that that's what this country is comprised of - people from other countries.
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Karlie Kloss
American Model
I am very lucky to be surrounded and guided by an incredible support team comprised of my family and agents.
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Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
We're rapidly approaching a world comprised entirely of jail and shopping.
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Chanda Kochhar
Indian Businesswoman
Life comprises of both: opportunities as well as challenges.
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