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by tdumitrescu 3538 days ago
"In addition to its original senses, dating from the 15th century, “to include” and “to consist of ” ( The United States of America comprises 50 states), comprise has had since the late 18th century the meaning “to form or constitute” ( Fifty states comprise the United States of America)." http://www.dictionary.com/browse/comprise
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This is like legitimatizing incorrect usage of "literally" or "unique" because some people don't know their definitions. It is ambiguous and sloppy to misuse a word as if it means its antonym.