comprises

VERB

make up, consist of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount to compose constitute contain cover encompass form hold include involve span

STRONG

compass comprehend embody embrace encircle enclose engross incorporate subsume

WEAK

add up to be composed of be contained in sum up take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon destroy exclude neglect ruin

STRONG

let go reject release unloose

WEAK

except fail fall short lack need want

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comprises

The G20 comprises 19 nations plus the European Union and the African Union.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Shein said its product selection comprises of more than 2 million apparel styles, with customers able to select from about 4,700 new styles on a daily basis.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

Kidjo joins Charlize Theron, a white South African actress, in representing Africa on the Walk of Fame, which comprises more than 2,800 stars.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

“From the Front Line,” translated by Robert and Elizabeth Chandler, with commentary by Mr. Chandler and Julia Volohova, comprises a selection of Grossman’s 49 articles from the Red Star.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Oceania comprises the Americas, the Atlantic islands including the British Isles, Australasia, and the southern portion of Africa.

From "1984" by George Orwell