Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Comprise \Com*prise"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Comprised}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Comprising}.] [From F. compris, comprise, p. p. of
   comprendre, L. comprehendere. See {Comprehend}.]
   To comprehend; to include.

         Comprise much matter in few words.       --Hocker.

         Friendship does two souls in one comprise. --Roscommon.

   Syn: To embrace; include; comprehend; contain; encircle;
        inclose; involve; imply.

Source : WordNet®

comprise
     v 1: be composed of; "The land he conquered comprised several
          provinces"; "What does this dish consist of?" [syn: {consist}]
     2: 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" [syn: {incorporate}, {contain}]
     3: 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" [syn: {constitute},
         {represent}, {make up}, {be}]