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comprises

VERB

make up, consist of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount to compose constitute contain cover encompass form hold include involve span

STRONG

compass comprehend embody embrace encircle enclose engross incorporate subsume

WEAK

add up to be composed of be contained in sum up take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon destroy exclude neglect ruin

STRONG

let go reject release unloose

WEAK

except fail fall short lack need want

Example Sentences

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The iShares ETF includes South Korea, which comprises about 20% of its holdings, while the Vanguard ETF does not, reflecting different index classifications.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The 2.1-acre Los Feliz property comprises five structures, including a roughly 11,000-square-foot main residence and a tea house, according to the listing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is Oromo himself, came to power in the wake of the protests and promised a new age of unity in the country, which comprises many ethnic groups.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

By comparison, the county comprises about 22% of the state’s students.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Oceania comprises the Americas, the Atlantic islands including the British Isles, Australasia, and the southern portion of Africa.

From "1984" by George Orwell