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comprise

intermediateB1

/kəmˈpraɪz/ · com-prise

To consist of; to include or contain.

Meanings

verbformal

To consist of; to include or contain.

مضامین یا اشیاء کا مجموعہ بننا یا شامل ہونا۔

شامل ہونا

shamil hona

Synonyms

includecontainconsist ofشامل کرنااحاطہ کرنامتضمن کرنا

Antonyms

excludeomitleave outباہر رکھناچھوڑ دیناخارج کرنا

Common Collocations

  • comprise a group
  • comprise several parts
  • comprise various elements

Example Sentences

The committee comprises five members.

کمیٹی میں پانچ ارکان شامل ہیں۔

Committee mein paanch arkaan shamil hain.

The book comprises several chapters on different topics.

کتاب میں مختلف موضوعات پر کئی ابواب شامل ہیں۔

Kitaab mein mukhtalif mawazuat par kai abwaab shamil hain.

The team is comprised of experts from various fields.

ٹیم مختلف شعبوں کے ماہرین پر مشتمل ہے۔

Team mukhtalif shobon ke maharin par mushtamil hai.

Easily Confused With

comprise vs. comprise:Comprise means to include or consist of, while 'apprise' means to inform or notify.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'comprising' as 'combing' different elements together.

Visualize a box that contains various items illustrating what comprise means.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "comprehendere" — to take together

First known use: 15th century

The word 'comprise' originates from the Latin word 'comprehendere', which means to take in or include. It has evolved through the Middle English 'compris' to its current form.