Synonyms of comprise

Verb


1. consist, comprise, be

usage: be composed of; "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"; "What does this dish consist of?"

2. incorporate, contain, comprise, include

usage: include or contain; have as a component; "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930's"

3. constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be

usage: form or compose; "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise his entire army"

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Definition and meaning of comprise (Dictionary)