COMPRISES
/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪz/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of COMPRISES
To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
"The parts are comprised by the whole."
To contain or embrace.
"Our committee comprises a president, secretary, treasurer and five other members."
(sometimes proscribed, usually in the passive) To compose, to constitute. See usage note below.
"A team is comprised of its members."
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
Is COMPRISES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMPRISES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | o | m | p | r | i | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPRISES
100 words from the letters in COMPRISES
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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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