Class: verb | Syllables: kum-PRYZE

Definition: Comprise is a verb that first meant "to be made up of (something); to include or consist of (something)." It still carries that meaning but today it also often means "to make up or form (something)," though some object to this use. Comprise can also mean "to include especially within a particular scope."

Example(s):
// The city developers' plans include a massive recreational complex that comprises a concert hall, four restaurants, two hotels, and a theater.
// Bamboo comprises the bulk of the giant panda's diet.