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Comprise
Active Inclusion
Emphasizes that 'comprise' actively includes all parts, without exception.

The course comprises lectures, workshops, and exams.
Not 'Composed Of'
'Comprise' is not interchangeable with 'composed of'; it implies the whole includes the parts.

One bouquet comprises twelve roses, not 'is composed of'.
Complete Set
Use 'comprise' when referring to a complete set of something.

The collection comprises seven unique paintings.
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