comprising
Pronunciation: [kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ]
Word
Context: "composition"
(verb) to include different parts or elements within a whole. Imagine a big box of toys that has cars, dolls, and blocks. All these toys comprise the box.
Example
The recipe comprises flour, sugar, and eggs.
Example
The set does not comprise any of the necessary tools.
Example
What ingredients comprise the cake?
Context: "structure"
(verb) to be made up of certain components or items. Think of a team that comprises players from different countries.
Example
The committee comprises five members from different backgrounds.
Example
The group doesn't comprise any experts in the field.
Example
Which members comprise the board of directors?
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