Cool MateMeaning of Comprise
In simple words: to be made up of or include something.
Comprise in a sentence
How to use Comprise
Often used in academic or formal contexts. Use 'comprise' to indicate the whole that consists of parts. Avoid using it interchangeably with 'compose' which has a different grammatical structure.
Grammar pattern
comprise + object
Memory hint
Think of 'comprise' as 'com-prise' – a whole that prizes its parts.
Related words
Collocations with Comprise
- comprise a majority
- comprise several elements
- comprise the group
- comprise components
- comprise various aspects
Synonyms for Comprise
- consist of
Opposites of Comprise
- exclude
- omit
- leave out
Common mistakes with Comprise
- Using 'comprised of' instead of 'comprise'.
- Confusing with 'compose' and its structure.
- Incorrectly using it in informal contexts.
Comprise appears in
Comprise in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يتكون من
أن يتكون من أو يشمل شيئًا ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গঠন করা, অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা
কোনো কিছু দিয়ে গঠিত হওয়া বা কোনো কিছু অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা।
- GermanDeutsch
umfassen, bestehen aus
etwas beinhalten oder aus etwas bestehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Comprender
estar formado por o incluir algo.
- Persianفارسی
شامل بودن
تشکیل شده از یا شامل چیزی بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
comprendre, inclure, être composé de
être constitué de ou inclure quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शामिल करना
किसी चीज़ से मिलकर बनना या किसी चीज़ को शामिल करना।
- ItalianItaliano
comprendere, includere, costituire
essere composto da o includere qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Compreender, incluir, abranger
ser composto por ou incluir algo.
- RussianРусский
состоять из, включать в себя
состоять из чего-либо или включать что-либо.
- Urduاردو
پر مشتمل ہونا، شامل ہونا
کسی چیز پر مشتمل ہونا یا اس میں شامل ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
包含
由某物构成或包括某物。
More words like Comprise
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
- AbundantB1
Existing or occurring in large amounts; plentiful.
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Frequently asked questions about Comprise
What does Comprise mean?
to be made up of or include something.
What is the definition of Comprise?
to have somebody/something as parts or members
How do you use Comprise in a sentence?
The collection comprises 327 paintings.
Can you give another example of Comprise?
a book comprising eight short stories
What are synonyms for Comprise?
Common alternatives include consist of.
What is the opposite of Comprise?
Opposite meanings include exclude, omit, leave out.
What words go with Comprise?
It commonly pairs with comprise a majority, comprise several elements, comprise the group, comprise components, comprise various aspects.
What are common mistakes when using Comprise?
Using 'comprised of' instead of 'comprise'. Confusing with 'compose' and its structure. Incorrectly using it in informal contexts.
How do you pronounce Comprise?
US: /["/kəmˈpraɪz/","/kəmˈpraɪzɪz/","/kəmˈpraɪzd/","/kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpraɪz/","/kəmˈpraɪzɪz/","/kəmˈpraɪzd/","/kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Comprise formal or informal?
"Comprise" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Comprise?
Often used in academic or formal contexts. Use 'comprise' to indicate the whole that consists of parts. Avoid using it interchangeably with 'compose' which has a different grammatical structure.
What CEFR level is Comprise?
"Comprise" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.