compose vs comprise: what's the difference?
The parts compose the whole; the whole comprises the parts.
compose
/kəmˈpəʊz/
Meaning: to make up or form something
Example: “Eleven players compose a team.”
comprise
/kəmˈpraɪz/
Meaning: to consist of or be made up of
Example: “The team comprises eleven players.”
How to remember
Avoid "comprised of": say "composed of" or "comprises".