The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Comprise \Com*prise"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Comprised; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Comprising.] [From F. compris, comprise, p. p. of
   comprendre, L. comprehendere. See Comprehend.]
   To comprehend; to include.
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         Comprise much matter in few words.       --Hocker.
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         Friendship does two souls in one comprise. --Roscommon.

   Syn: To embrace; include; comprehend; contain; encircle;
        inclose; involve; imply.
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