Cambridge Dictionary of American English
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Definition
comprise
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verb [L]
to consist of or to be made up of
The Pacific Rim comprises countries bordering the Pacific, including the US, Canada, Japan, China, and the Koreas.
The ninth district is comprised of (= consists of) 15 cities and towns, including Boston.
