comprise

verb3

1. •
   To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

   • The whole comprises the parts.
   • The parts are comprised by the whole.
2. •
   (nonstandard) To compose; to constitute.

   • The whole is comprised of the parts.
   • The parts comprise the whole.
3. •
   To include, contain, or be made up of, defining the minimum elements, whether essential or inessential to define an invention.

   • (close-ended)