Synonyms for

Comprises

Verb / kʌˈmpraɪzʌz / / kʌˈmpraɪzɪz / Another word for comprises — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Comprises means to include or contain something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

constitute comprise consist makeup contain represent be incorporate contains includes encompasses incorporates embraces entails involves covers holds features has possesses carries consists

Synonyms by register

Formal

consists of includes contains encompasses

Informal

is made up of has includes

Literary

holds embraces

Antonyms

excludes lacks omits misses deprives disallows

Common collocations

  • comprises the following
  • comprises a total of
  • comprises the elements
  • comprises the whole
  • comprises the main parts
  • comprises the bulk of

Word family

verb comprise

Usage note

Often misused as 'is comprised of'; the correct form is 'comprises' or 'is composed of'.

Example sentences

  1. The book comprises ten chapters.
  2. The zoo comprises many different animals.
  3. The pie comprises apples, cinnamon, and sugar.
  4. The team comprises players from different countries.
  5. The necklace comprises pearls and gold.

Quotes

  • The whole comprises all its parts.
  • The future comprises what has been and what will be.
  • The world comprises two types of people: givers and takers.

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