comprise

Verb

• form or compose
  • This money is my only income
    
  • The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
    
  • These constitute my entire belonging
    
  • The children made up the chorus
    
  • This sum represents my entire income for a year
    
  • These few men comprise his entire army
    

• include or contain; have as a component
  • A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
    
  • The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
    

• be composed of
  • The land he conquered comprised several provinces
    
  • What does this dish consist of?
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  constitute , represent , make up , be , incorporate , contain , consist