Dictionary
com•prise
Pronunciation: (kum-prīz'), [key]—
v.t., -prised, -pris•ing.
1. to include or contain:
The Soviet Union comprised several socialist republics.
2. to consist of; be composed of:
The advisory board comprises six members.
3. to form or constitute:
Seminars and lectures comprised the day's activities.
4. be comprised of, to consist of; be composed of:
The sales network is comprised of independent outlets and chain stores. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.