comprise
UK: kəmˈpraɪz | US: kəmˈpraɪz
vt. to include or contain
vt. to consist of; be composed of
vt. to form or constitute
The word "comprise" originates from Old French compris, the past participle of comprendre ("to take together, include"), which in turn derives from Latin comprehendere ("to grasp, seize, or include"). The Latin roots break down into com- (intensive prefix meaning "together") and prehendere ("to seize or grasp"). Over time, the sense evolved from physical seizing to abstract inclusion, reflecting the word's modern meaning of "consisting of" or "encompassing."
The committee comprises experts from various fields.
The book comprises three main sections.
Water comprises hydrogen and oxygen.
The team comprises ten members.
The collection comprises over 500 artifacts.