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comprise

verb/kəmˈpraɪz/

to consist of or be made up of

The committee will comprise ten members, each representing a different department within the organization.

consist ofincludecontain
word origin — from Middle French 'comprendre', from Latin 'comprehendere', meaning 'to hold together'

IELTS Vocabulary — Set 88

Set 88 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: comprise, stare, accompany, recruit, dominate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. comprise · verb/kəmˈpraɪz/

    to consist of or be made up of

    The committee will comprise ten members, each representing a different department within the organization.

    Synonyms: consist of, include, contain

    Origin: from Middle French 'comprendre', from Latin 'comprehendere', meaning 'to hold together'

  2. stare · verb/stɛr/

    to look at someone or something intently or fixedly

    She couldn't help but stare at the breathtaking sunset as it painted the sky in vibrant colors.

    Synonyms: gaze, glare, look

    Origin: Middle English steren, from Old English starian; of uncertain origin

  3. accompany · verb/əˈkʌmpəni/

    to go along with or as a companion to

    The guide will accompany us on our hike through the national park.

    Synonyms: escort, accompany, attend

    Origin: Middle English: from Old French 'accompagner', from 'a' (to) + 'compagner' (companion), from Latin 'companio' (one who eats bread with another), from 'com-' (with) + 'panis' (bread).

  4. recruit · verb/rɪˈkrut/

    to enroll or enlist new members or workers

    The company plans to recruit new employees to meet the growing demand for its services.

    Synonyms: enlist, enroll, hire

    Origin: from Middle French 'recruter', from 're-' (again) + 'croitre' (to grow), meaning to grow again or restore.

  5. dominate · verb/ˈdɑː.mɪ.neɪt/

    to have control or power over something or someone

    In the fierce competition, one company managed to dominate the market with its innovative products.

    Synonyms: control, command, govern

    Origin: from Latin 'dominari' meaning 'to rule, to dominate'