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compose
[kuhm-pohz]
verb (used with object)
to make or form by combining things, parts, or elements.
He composed his speech from many research notes.
to be or constitute a part or element of.
a rich sauce composed of many ingredients.
to make up or form the basis of.
Style composes the essence of good writing.
to put or dispose in proper form or order.
to compose laws into a coherent system.
Art.to organize the parts or elements of (a picture or the like).
to create (a musical, literary, or choreographic work).
to end or settle (a quarrel, dispute, etc.).
The union and management composed their differences.
to bring (oneself, one's mind, etc.) to a condition of calmness, repose, etc.; calm; quiet.
Synonyms: ,Printing.
to set (type).
to set type for (an article, book, etc.).
verb (used without object)
to engage in composition, especially musical composition.
to enter into composition; fall into an arrangement.
a scene that composes well.
compose
/ əˈəʊ /
verb
to put together or make up by combining; put in proper order
to be the component elements of
to produce or create (a musical or literary work)
(intr) to write music
to calm (someone, esp oneself); make quiet
to adjust or settle (a quarrel, etc)
to order the elements of (a painting, sculpture, etc); design
printing to set up (type)
Other Word Forms
- composable adjective
- uncomposable adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of compose1
Example Sentences
The usually composed Willie le Roux's bewildering chip in his own 22 did not cost his side at the time, but summed up their inefficiencies.
Those results suggest that ordinary citizens, in small groups composed of representative samples, can make sound, fact-based decisions — at the same public-spirited level that James Madison sought to ensure in his design of the U.S.
The Bruins composed themselves to sweep their regional and super regional to win something that had eluded them for more than a decade.
He had an amazing ability to compose, very simple things and very complex things, all at the same time.
Remaining composed down the finishing stretch in Atlanta, when he knew the goal of playing his maiden major was within touching distance, was proof of the rapid progress he is making.
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