The committee will comprise ten members, each representing a different department within the organization.
synonyms
consist ofincludecontain
word origin — from Middle French 'comprendre', from Latin 'comprehendere', meaning 'to hold together'
comprise, stare, accompany, recruit, dominate: meanings and examples
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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.
Synonyms: consist of, include, contain
Origin: from Middle French 'comprendre', from Latin 'comprehendere', meaning 'to hold together'
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
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, 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).
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.
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'