/ kəmˈpraɪz; NAmE / verb [ vn ] (not used in the progressive tenses)
1.
(also be comprised of ) to have sb/sth as parts or members
SYN consist of :
The collection comprises 327 paintings.
The committee is comprised of representatives from both the public and private sectors.
2.
to be the parts or members that form sth
SYN make sth up :
Older people comprise a large proportion of those living in poverty.
➡ note at consist of , consist of
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from French , comprised, feminine past participle of comprendre , from Old French comprehender , from com- together + prehendere grasp.