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English verb: subsume

1. subsume (stative) contain or include


SamplesThis new system subsumes the old one.


Pattern of useSomething ----s something


Broader (hypernym)include

2. subsume (cognition) consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle


Synonymscolligate


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s something PP


Broader (hypernym)include









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