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compriseto consist of or be made up of

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to consist of or be made up of

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpraɪz/

Korean meaning: 구성하다, 포함하다

Korean pronunciation: 컴**프라**이즈

Example Sentences

  • My diet comprises 90% pizza and 10% regret.
  • The new smartphone comprises advanced features that most users will never discover.
  • The research team comprises scientists from twelve different countries.

comprise

VERB

//kəmˈpraɪz//

to consist of or be made up of

comprise concept
💡 Concept

The dinner plate comprises chicken, vegetables, potatoes and salad

comprise rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The pieces comprise a surprise that makes him realize the truth!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəmˈpraɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpraɪz/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcom--
Root-pris-
Suffix--e

Origin

From Old French 'compris' (past participle of 'comprendre'), derived from Latin 'comprehendere' meaning 'to grasp or contain together.' The word combines 'com-' (together) and 'prehendere' (to seize or grasp).

🎵Rhyme

surprisedisguiseadviserealize
surprise
disguise
advise
realize

🔗Collocations

comprise of
primarily comprise
comprise elements
comprise the majority
comprise various parts

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My diet comprises 90% pizza and 10% regret.

😄 Fun example

The new smartphone comprises advanced features that most users will never discover.

The research team comprises scientists from twelve different countries.

The final exam comprises multiple choice questions, essays, and a practical component.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

consist ofincludecontainconstituteencompass

Antonyms

excludeomitlack

Related

compositioncomponentcomprehensivecomprehend

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