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Comprised Meaning in English

word · lemma: comprise

Definition

If something is comprised of certain things, those things make up or form the whole.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and used mainly in written English. Standard: 'be comprised of'. Do not say 'comprised from' or 'comprised by'. Often confused with 'compose' and 'consist of', but 'comprised of' means 'is made up of'. Rarely used in active form ('X comprises Y') in modern English.

Example Sentences

The board is mainly comprised of experts from the tech industry.

natural

The committee is comprised of ten members.

basic

The group is comprised of doctors and nurses.

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My team is comprised of four people.

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Their recipe is comprised of simple, fresh ingredients.

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The movie cast is comprised of talented newcomers.

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