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1. Be composed of
   "The land he conquered comprised several provinces";
   - consist
    
2. Include; have as a component
   "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper";
   - incorporate, contain
    
3. Form or compose
   "These few men comprise his entire army";
   - constitute, represent, make up, be

Derived forms: comprised, comprises, comprising

Type of: be, include

Encyclopedia: Comprise