What is the meaning of comprise?

verb

• Be composed of.
  • usage: "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"; "What does this dish consist of"
  • synonyms: consist
• Include or contain; have as a component.
  • usage: "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930's"
  • synonyms: incorporate, contain
• Form or compose.
  • usage: "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise his entire army"
  • synonyms: constitute, represent, make up, be