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COMPRISES

/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪz/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of COMPRISES

verb

To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

"The parts are comprised by the whole."

verb

To contain or embrace.

"Our committee comprises a president, secretary, treasurer and five other members."

verb

(sometimes proscribed, usually in the passive) To compose, to constitute. See usage note below.

"A team is comprised of its members."

Synonyms of COMPRISES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of COMPRISES in a Sentence

  • "The parts are comprised by the whole."
  • "Our committee comprises a president, secretary, treasurer and five other members."
  • "A team is comprised of its members."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is COMPRISES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COMPRISES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: COMPRISES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COMPRISES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter comprises Total
Scrabble 313311111 15
WWF 414411111 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPRISES

100 words from the letters in COMPRISES

How to Use COMPRISES in Word Games

COMPRISES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About COMPRISES

What does COMPRISES mean?
COMPRISES is a verb. To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
Is COMPRISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COMPRISES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COMPRISES worth in Scrabble?
COMPRISES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from COMPRISES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in COMPRISES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of COMPRISES?
Synonyms of COMPRISES include: form, make up. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.