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Vinony

comprise

verb

  1. to include or contain
  2. to consist of or be formed of
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɹaɪz/

verb

Etymology: From Middle English comprisen, from Old French compris, past participle of comprendre, from Latin comprehendere, contr. comprendere, past participle comprehensus (“to comprehend”); see comprehend. Compare apprise, reprise, surprise.

  1. To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

    “Near-synonyms: subsume, contain, include, embrace, comprehend”

    “The whole comprises the parts.”

  2. To compose; to constitute.

    “Near-synonym: make up”

    “The whole is comprised of the parts.”

  3. To include, contain, or be made up of, defining the minimum elements, whether essential or inessential to define an invention.

    “(close-ended)”