comprise

  1. Verb.  To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts). (defdate, from earlier 15th c.) .
  2. Verb.  To include, contain or embrace. (defdate, from earlier 15th c.) .
  3. Verb.  (informal, considered incorrect in N America) To compose, to constitute. ''See usage note below.''.
  4. Verb.  (patent law) To include, contain or embrace, but not implying an exhaustive list.

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