comprise (verb) comprise: make up, consist of
Detalii: compose is preferred when the parts of the whole being assembled are regarded as nonconcrete and more general; when the parts are concrete and specific, then constitute is more appropriate, and then there is comprise, which can mean 'comprehending or encompassing certain parts'comprise means literally 'embrace': a zoo comprises mammals, reptiles, and birds (because it 'embraces' or includes them), but animals do not comprise ('embrace') a zoo, they constitute a zoo
Sinonime: analgesic, anodyne,
dope*,
gas,
hypnotic, inhalant, narcotic, opiate, pain-killer,
shot,
soporific, spinal
Antonime: except,
exclude,
fail, fall short,
lack,
need,
want