1. to include or contain as parts of a whole
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘comprise’

Examples

• The committee comprises five members from different departments.
• This textbook comprises twelve chapters on American history.
• The United States comprises fifty states and several territories.
• The orchestra comprises musicians from around the world.
• The meal comprises three courses: appetizer, main dish, and dessert.
• The software package comprises several useful applications.
• The museum’s collection comprises artifacts from ancient civilizations.