comprise or comprise of?
I have found a similar topic addressing the use of "comprise" but my question is not exactly in line with that one. I did ask this question there to keep the topic related to the use of "comprise" but it was removed since I did not follow protocol. So my apologies if this seems like a duplicate entry.
When does one use "comprises of" and when "comprise"? Are they interchangeable?
For example:
"My name comprises 5 letters"
"My name comprises of 5 letters"
Which is correct? Or are they both acceptable?
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Mark H. answered • 06/24/19
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"comprised" means "made up" or "assembled". Normal usage is "comprised of"
I think you can also say something like "12 eggs comprise a dozen", but that is not so common
Suzette K. answered • 06/24/19
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Actually it is my name is comprised of 5 letters.
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Nathan I.
If you have comprises, you don't need "of". Comprises is basically "composed of". I've heard "Comprised of" used more than any other form of "comprise", both in oral and written form. But apparently, "comprised of" is technically a math term and should not be used the way it usually is. So, your first example would grammatically correct.06/24/19