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Parts, combinations and inclusion

Verbs for describing how separate parts belong to a whole.

A1B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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include

verb · 3 examples
  1. The meals include a drink.
  2. Please include a spoon in each box.
  3. These sets include all the tools you need.

consist

verb · 3 examples
  1. These kits consist of six wooden pieces.
  2. The teams consist of four players each.
  3. Our meals usually consist of rice, vegetables and fish.

comprise

verb · 3 examples
  1. The collections comprise paintings and photographs.
  2. These teams comprise both teachers and students.
  3. The packages comprise a main unit and two cables.

incorporate

verb · 3 examples
  1. We can incorporate the old stones into the new wall.
  2. The design will incorporate a small garden.
  3. Please incorporate these examples into your explanation.

integrate

verb · 3 examples
  1. We need to integrate the new equipment with the existing system.
  2. The course will integrate reading and speaking practice.
  3. Engineers integrate the controls into one panel.

merge

verb · 3 examples
  1. The clubs plan to merge next year.
  2. We can merge the two lists.
  3. These narrow paths merge near the bridge.

unite

verb · 3 examples
  1. The project will unite several local groups.
  2. Music can unite people from different backgrounds.
  3. We must unite our efforts to finish on time.

unify

verb · 3 examples
  1. The new design will unify the separate spaces.
  2. They hope to unify the two departments.
  3. A shared theme can unify the exhibition.

encompass

verb · 3 examples
  1. The lessons encompass reading, writing and speaking.
  2. These collections encompass several kinds of local art.
  3. Our duties encompass planning and maintenance.

constitute

verb · 3 examples
  1. These four panels constitute the sides of the box.
  2. Volunteers constitute most of the team.
  3. The documents constitute a complete record of the work.

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