Compose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəmˈpəʊz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Compose is a verb meaning (transitive) To make something by merging parts.
Meaning
(transitive) To make something by merging parts.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To make up the whole; to constitute.
- (transitive, nonstandard) To comprise.
- (transitive or intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
- (sometimes reflexive) To calm; to free from agitation.
- To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.
- To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
- To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.
Example Sentences
A church is composed of its members.
The orator composed his speech over the week prior.
It's difficult to compose without absolute silence.
Let me […] compose / Something in Verse as true as Prose.
Word Forms
- composes
- composing
- composed
Synonyms for compose
Depending on context, synonyms include constitute, form, indite, compound, comprise, make up.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include compile, draw up, frame, outline, indite, write.
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