comprise
/kəmˈpraɪz/
com · prise
kəm · ˈpraɪz
English Definition
v. include, consist of
Significado en Español
comprender, constar de
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bao gồm, gồm có
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Example Sentence
The team comprises five men.
队伍由五人组成。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com(together)+prise(grasp)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “comprise”.
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A
Exclude
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B
Contain
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C
Relinquish
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D
Destroy
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B — Contain.
“comprise” means v. include, consist of
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The United States is said to ______ fifty separate states.
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A
exclude
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B
omit
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C
lack
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D
comprise
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D — comprise.
“comprise” means v. include, consist of
Common questions about “comprise”
What does “comprise” mean?
comprise — v. include, consist of. In Chinese: 包含，由……组成.
How do you pronounce “comprise”?
comprise is pronounced /kəmˈpraɪz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · prise.
How do you use “comprise” in a sentence?
The team comprises five men. (队伍由五人组成。)
What are synonyms for “comprise”?
consist of, include — all close in meaning to comprise (v. include, consist of).
Is “comprise” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. comprise appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “comprise”?
com(together)+prise(grasp)
